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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,493.72, 35,224.84 and 12,388.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,493.72, 35,224.84 and 12,388.68 is: 18,574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,493.72 : 35,224.84 = 12,388.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,493.72/35,224.84 = 12,388.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,493.72x = 35,224.84 × 12,388.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,493.72x = 436,389,270.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,389,270.81/23,493.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,574.72

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