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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,015.72, 34,555.91 and 11,779.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,015.72, 34,555.91 and 11,779.09 is: 17,685.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,015.72 : 34,555.91 = 11,779.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,015.72/34,555.91 = 11,779.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,015.72x = 34,555.91 × 11,779.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,015.72x = 407,037,028.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,037,028.64/23,015.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,685.17

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