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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,205.52, 34,762.92 and 11,483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,205.52, 34,762.92 and 11,483.20 is: 17,202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,205.52 : 34,762.92 = 11,483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,205.52/34,762.92 = 11,483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,205.52x = 34,762.92 × 11,483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,205.52x = 399,189,562.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,189,562.94/23,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,202.35

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