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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,005.73, 34,483.99 and 11,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,005.73, 34,483.99 and 11,901.24 is: 17,839.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,005.73 : 34,483.99 = 11,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,005.73/34,483.99 = 11,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,005.73x = 34,483.99 × 11,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,005.73x = 410,402,241.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,402,241.15/23,005.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,839.13

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