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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,185.54, 34,768.86 and 11,344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,185.54, 34,768.86 and 11,344.42 is: 17,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,185.54 : 34,768.86 = 11,344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,185.54/34,768.86 = 11,344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,185.54x = 34,768.86 × 11,344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,185.54x = 394,432,550.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,432,550.76/23,185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,012.01

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