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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,129.92, 34,666.94 and 11,265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,129.92, 34,666.94 and 11,265.92 is: 16,885.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,129.92 : 34,666.94 = 11,265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,129.92/34,666.94 = 11,265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,129.92x = 34,666.94 × 11,265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,129.92x = 390,554,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,554,972.68/23,129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,885.27

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