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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,143.96, 34,711.54 and 11,285.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,143.96, 34,711.54 and 11,285.83 is: 16,926.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,143.96 : 34,711.54 = 11,285.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,143.96/34,711.54 = 11,285.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,143.96x = 34,711.54 × 11,285.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,143.96x = 391,748,539.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,748,539.48/23,143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,926.60

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