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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,009.97, 34,486.71 and 11,910.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,009.97, 34,486.71 and 11,910.34 is: 17,850.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,009.97 : 34,486.71 = 11,910.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,009.97/34,486.71 = 11,910.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,009.97x = 34,486.71 × 11,910.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,009.97x = 410,748,441.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,748,441.58/23,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,850.89

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