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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,047.37, 34,581.81 and 11,948

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,047.37, 34,581.81 and 11,948 is: 17,927.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,047.37 : 34,581.81 = 11,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,047.37/34,581.81 = 11,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,047.37x = 34,581.81 × 11,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,047.37x = 413,183,465.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,183,465.88/23,047.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,927.58

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