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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.83, 34,913.57 and 11,586.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.83, 34,913.57 and 11,586.87 is: 17,389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.83 : 34,913.57 = 11,586.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.83/34,913.57 = 11,586.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.83x = 34,913.57 × 11,586.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.83x = 404,538,938.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,538,938.89/23,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,389.18

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