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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,250.81, 34,858.67 and 11,994.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,250.81, 34,858.67 and 11,994.09 is: 17,982.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,250.81 : 34,858.67 = 11,994.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,250.81/34,858.67 = 11,994.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,250.81x = 34,858.67 × 11,994.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,250.81x = 418,097,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,097,900.46/23,250.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,982.08

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