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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,202, 34,756.92 and 11,479.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,202, 34,756.92 and 11,479.44 is: 17,196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,202 : 34,756.92 = 11,479.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,202/34,756.92 = 11,479.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,202x = 34,756.92 × 11,479.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,202x = 398,989,977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,989,977.72/23,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,196.36

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