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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,040.61, 34,559.69 and 11,349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,040.61, 34,559.69 and 11,349.88 is: 17,024.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,040.61 : 34,559.69 = 11,349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,040.61/34,559.69 = 11,349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,040.61x = 34,559.69 × 11,349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,040.61x = 392,248,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,248,161.54/23,040.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,024.21

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