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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.42, 35,319.90 and 12,451.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.42, 35,319.90 and 12,451.89 is: 18,679.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.42 : 35,319.90 = 12,451.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.42/35,319.90 = 12,451.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.42x = 35,319.90 × 12,451.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.42x = 439,799,333.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,799,333.01/23,544.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,679.56

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