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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,488.38, 35,253.23 and 12,402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,488.38, 35,253.23 and 12,402.52 is: 18,614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,488.38 : 35,253.23 = 12,402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,488.38/35,253.23 = 12,402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,488.38x = 35,253.23 × 12,402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,488.38x = 437,228,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,228,739.99/23,488.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,614.68

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