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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,016.98, 34,451.22 and 11,908.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,016.98, 34,451.22 and 11,908.38 is: 17,824.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,016.98 : 34,451.22 = 11,908.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,016.98/34,451.22 = 11,908.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,016.98x = 34,451.22 × 11,908.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,016.98x = 410,258,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,258,219.22/23,016.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,824.16

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