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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,007.73, 34,486.99 and 11,903.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,007.73, 34,486.99 and 11,903.24 is: 17,842.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,007.73 : 34,486.99 = 11,903.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,007.73/34,486.99 = 11,903.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,007.73x = 34,486.99 × 11,903.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,007.73x = 410,506,918.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,506,918.85/23,007.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,842.13

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