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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,530.44, 35,219.92 and 12,421.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,530.44, 35,219.92 and 12,421.32 is: 18,592.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,530.44 : 35,219.92 = 12,421.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,530.44/35,219.92 = 12,421.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,530.44x = 35,219.92 × 12,421.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,530.44x = 437,477,896.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,477,896.69/23,530.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,592.00

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