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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,093.76, 34,628.31 and 11,989.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,093.76, 34,628.31 and 11,989.26 is: 17,977.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,093.76 : 34,628.31 = 11,989.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,093.76/34,628.31 = 11,989.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,093.76x = 34,628.31 × 11,989.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,093.76x = 415,167,811.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,167,811.95/23,093.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,977.49

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