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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,546.16, 35,277.74 and 12,428.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,546.16, 35,277.74 and 12,428.36 is: 18,620.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,546.16 : 35,277.74 = 12,428.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,546.16/35,277.74 = 12,428.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,546.16x = 35,277.74 × 12,428.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,546.16x = 438,444,452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,444,452.71/23,546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,620.64

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