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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,006.68, 34,466.25 and 11,896.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,006.68, 34,466.25 and 11,896.72 is: 17,822.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,006.68 : 34,466.25 = 11,896.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,006.68/34,466.25 = 11,896.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,006.68x = 34,466.25 × 11,896.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,006.68x = 410,035,325.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,035,325.70/23,006.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,822.45

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