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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,098.28, 34,635.06 and 11,993.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,098.28, 34,635.06 and 11,993.81 is: 17,984.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,098.28 : 34,635.06 = 11,993.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,098.28/34,635.06 = 11,993.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,098.28x = 34,635.06 × 11,993.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,098.28x = 415,406,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,406,155.80/23,098.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,984.29

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