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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,147.71, 34,722.42 and 11,900.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,147.71, 34,722.42 and 11,900.04 is: 17,850.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,147.71 : 34,722.42 = 11,900.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,147.71/34,722.42 = 11,900.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,147.71x = 34,722.42 × 11,900.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,147.71x = 413,198,186.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,198,186.90/23,147.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,850.50

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