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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,504.67, 35,223.85 and 12,979.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,504.67, 35,223.85 and 12,979.43 is: 19,450.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,504.67 : 35,223.85 = 12,979.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,504.67/35,223.85 = 12,979.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,504.67x = 35,223.85 × 12,979.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,504.67x = 457,185,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,185,368.53/23,504.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,450.83

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