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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.90, 34,867.50 and 11,423.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.90, 34,867.50 and 11,423.82 is: 17,123.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.90 : 34,867.50 = 11,423.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.90/34,867.50 = 11,423.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.90x = 34,867.50 × 11,423.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.90x = 398,320,043.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,320,043.85/23,261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,123.28

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