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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,017.68, 34,482.69 and 11,907.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,017.68, 34,482.69 and 11,907.72 is: 17,838.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,017.68 : 34,482.69 = 11,907.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,017.68/34,482.69 = 11,907.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,017.68x = 34,482.69 × 11,907.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,017.68x = 410,610,217.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,610,217.37/23,017.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,838.91

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