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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,204, 34,759.92 and 11,481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,204, 34,759.92 and 11,481.44 is: 17,199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,204 : 34,759.92 = 11,481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,204/34,759.92 = 11,481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,204x = 34,759.92 × 11,481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,204x = 399,093,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,093,935.88/23,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,199.36

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