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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,151.30, 34,728.59 and 11,461.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,151.30, 34,728.59 and 11,461.38 is: 17,192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,151.30 : 34,728.59 = 11,461.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,151.30/34,728.59 = 11,461.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,151.30x = 34,728.59 × 11,461.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,151.30x = 398,037,566.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,037,566.85/23,151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,192.88

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