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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,252.31, 34,860.92 and 11,995.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,252.31, 34,860.92 and 11,995.59 is: 17,984.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,252.31 : 34,860.92 = 11,995.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,252.31/34,860.92 = 11,995.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,252.31x = 34,860.92 × 11,995.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,252.31x = 418,177,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,177,243.36/23,252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,984.33

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