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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,118.39, 34,663.68 and 11,248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,118.39, 34,663.68 and 11,248.74 is: 16,866.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,118.39 : 34,663.68 = 11,248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,118.39/34,663.68 = 11,248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,118.39x = 34,663.68 × 11,248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,118.39x = 389,922,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,922,723.76/23,118.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,866.34

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