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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,562.08, 35,301.57 and 12,444.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,562.08, 35,301.57 and 12,444.22 is: 18,644.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,562.08 : 35,301.57 = 12,444.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,562.08/35,301.57 = 12,444.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,562.08x = 35,301.57 × 12,444.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,562.08x = 439,300,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,300,503.43/23,562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,644.39

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