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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,046.87, 34,581.06 and 11,947.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,046.87, 34,581.06 and 11,947.50 is: 17,926.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,046.87 : 34,581.06 = 11,947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,046.87/34,581.06 = 11,947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,046.87x = 34,581.06 × 11,947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,046.87x = 413,157,214.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,157,214.35/23,046.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,926.83

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