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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,561.46, 35,279.07 and 12,445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,561.46, 35,279.07 and 12,445.14 is: 18,634.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,561.46 : 35,279.07 = 12,445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,561.46/35,279.07 = 12,445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,561.46x = 35,279.07 × 12,445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,561.46x = 439,052,965.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,052,965.22/23,561.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,634.37

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