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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,510.97, 35,255.12 and 12,430.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,510.97, 35,255.12 and 12,430.17 is: 18,639.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,510.97 : 35,255.12 = 12,430.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,510.97/35,255.12 = 12,430.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,510.97x = 35,255.12 × 12,430.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,510.97x = 438,227,072.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,227,072.82/23,510.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,639.26

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