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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.60, 34,898.40 and 11,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.60, 34,898.40 and 11,601.60 is: 17,402.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.60 : 34,898.40 = 11,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.60/34,898.40 = 11,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.60x = 34,898.40 × 11,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.60x = 404,877,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,877,277.44/23,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,402.40

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