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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,526.98, 35,293.54 and 12,434.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,526.98, 35,293.54 and 12,434.10 is: 18,652.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,526.98 : 35,293.54 = 12,434.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,526.98/35,293.54 = 12,434.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,526.98x = 35,293.54 × 12,434.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,526.98x = 438,843,405.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,843,405.71/23,526.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,652.77

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