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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,545.17, 35,276.24 and 12,427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,545.17, 35,276.24 and 12,427.36 is: 18,619.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,545.17 : 35,276.24 = 12,427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,545.17/35,276.24 = 12,427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,545.17x = 35,276.24 × 12,427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,545.17x = 438,390,533.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,390,533.93/23,545.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,619.13

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