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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,528.21, 35,295.44 and 12,435.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,528.21, 35,295.44 and 12,435.35 is: 18,654.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,528.21 : 35,295.44 = 12,435.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,528.21/35,295.44 = 12,435.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,528.21x = 35,295.44 × 12,435.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,528.21x = 438,910,911.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,910,911.15/23,528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,654.67

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