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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,095.62, 34,632.66 and 11,999.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,095.62, 34,632.66 and 11,999.33 is: 17,993.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,095.62 : 34,632.66 = 11,999.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,095.62/34,632.66 = 11,999.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,095.62x = 34,632.66 × 11,999.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,095.62x = 415,568,542.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,568,542.95/23,095.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,993.39

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