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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,514.72, 35,260.74 and 12,433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,514.72, 35,260.74 and 12,433.92 is: 18,644.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,514.72 : 35,260.74 = 12,433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,514.72/35,260.74 = 12,433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,514.72x = 35,260.74 × 12,433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,514.72x = 438,429,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,429,220.30/23,514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,644.88

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