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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,042, 34,571.20 and 11,363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,042, 34,571.20 and 11,363.52 is: 17,049.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,042 : 34,571.20 = 11,363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,042/34,571.20 = 11,363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,042x = 34,571.20 × 11,363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,042x = 392,850,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,850,522.62/23,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,049.32

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