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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,548.79, 35,281.67 and 12,430.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,548.79, 35,281.67 and 12,430.99 is: 18,624.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,548.79 : 35,281.67 = 12,430.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,548.79/35,281.67 = 12,430.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,548.79x = 35,281.67 × 12,430.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,548.79x = 438,585,910.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,585,910.54/23,548.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,624.56

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