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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,122.65, 34,702.22 and 11,877.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,122.65, 34,702.22 and 11,877.54 is: 17,825.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,122.65 : 34,702.22 = 11,877.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,122.65/34,702.22 = 11,877.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,122.65x = 34,702.22 × 11,877.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,122.65x = 412,177,006.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,177,006.14/23,122.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,825.68

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