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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,006.25, 34,517.48 and 11,327.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,006.25, 34,517.48 and 11,327.67 is: 16,995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,006.25 : 34,517.48 = 11,327.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,006.25/34,517.48 = 11,327.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,006.25x = 34,517.48 × 11,327.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,006.25x = 391,002,566.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,002,566.03/23,006.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,995.49

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