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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,124.65, 34,705.22 and 11,879.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,124.65, 34,705.22 and 11,879.54 is: 17,828.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,124.65 : 34,705.22 = 11,879.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,124.65/34,705.22 = 11,879.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,124.65x = 34,705.22 × 11,879.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,124.65x = 412,282,049.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,282,049.20/23,124.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,828.68

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