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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,076.93, 34,626.24 and 11,977.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,076.93, 34,626.24 and 11,977.59 is: 17,972.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,076.93 : 34,626.24 = 11,977.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,076.93/34,626.24 = 11,977.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,076.93x = 34,626.24 × 11,977.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,076.93x = 414,738,905.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,738,905.96/23,076.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,972.01

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