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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,096.64, 34,644.78 and 11,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,096.64, 34,644.78 and 11,997.60 is: 17,996.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,096.64 : 34,644.78 = 11,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,096.64/34,644.78 = 11,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,096.64x = 34,644.78 × 11,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,096.64x = 415,654,212.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,654,212.53/23,096.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,996.31

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