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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.96, 35,254.20 and 12,428.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.96, 35,254.20 and 12,428.52 is: 18,609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.96 : 35,254.20 = 12,428.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.96/35,254.20 = 12,428.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.96x = 35,254.20 × 12,428.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.96x = 438,157,529.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,157,529.78/23,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,609.40

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