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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,010.58, 34,537.74 and 11,925.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,010.58, 34,537.74 and 11,925.23 is: 17,899.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,010.58 : 34,537.74 = 11,925.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,010.58/34,537.74 = 11,925.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,010.58x = 34,537.74 × 11,925.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,010.58x = 411,870,342.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,870,342.85/23,010.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,899.17

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