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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,101.29, 34,639.56 and 11,996.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,101.29, 34,639.56 and 11,996.82 is: 17,988.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,101.29 : 34,639.56 = 11,996.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,101.29/34,639.56 = 11,996.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,101.29x = 34,639.56 × 11,996.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,101.29x = 415,564,566.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,564,566.20/23,101.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,988.80

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