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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,159.54, 34,718.81 and 11,306.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,159.54, 34,718.81 and 11,306.77 is: 16,950.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,159.54 : 34,718.81 = 11,306.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,159.54/34,718.81 = 11,306.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,159.54x = 34,718.81 × 11,306.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,159.54x = 392,557,456.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,557,456.01/23,159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,950.14

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