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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,484.78, 35,223.93 and 12,974.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,484.78, 35,223.93 and 12,974.22 is: 19,459.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,484.78 : 35,223.93 = 12,974.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,484.78/35,223.93 = 12,974.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,484.78x = 35,223.93 × 12,974.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,484.78x = 457,003,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,003,017.08/23,484.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,459.54

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