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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,505.67, 35,225.35 and 12,980.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,505.67, 35,225.35 and 12,980.43 is: 19,452.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,505.67 : 35,225.35 = 12,980.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,505.67/35,225.35 = 12,980.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,505.67x = 35,225.35 × 12,980.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,505.67x = 457,240,189.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,240,189.90/23,505.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,452.34

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