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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.81, 34,860.17 and 11,995.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.81, 34,860.17 and 11,995.09 is: 17,983.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.81 : 34,860.17 = 11,995.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.81/34,860.17 = 11,995.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.81x = 34,860.17 × 11,995.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.81x = 418,150,876.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,150,876.57/23,251.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,983.58

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