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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,069.49, 34,591.93 and 11,948.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,069.49, 34,591.93 and 11,948.59 is: 17,916.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,069.49 : 34,591.93 = 11,948.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,069.49/34,591.93 = 11,948.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,069.49x = 34,591.93 × 11,948.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,069.49x = 413,324,788.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,324,788.88/23,069.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,916.51

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