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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,545.30, 35,276.43 and 12,427.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,545.30, 35,276.43 and 12,427.49 is: 18,619.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,545.30 : 35,276.43 = 12,427.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,545.30/35,276.43 = 12,427.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,545.30x = 35,276.43 × 12,427.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,545.30x = 438,397,418.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,397,418.92/23,545.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,619.32

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