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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,297.91, 34,921.71 and 11,437.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,297.91, 34,921.71 and 11,437.86 is: 17,144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,297.91 : 34,921.71 = 11,437.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,297.91/34,921.71 = 11,437.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,297.91x = 34,921.71 × 11,437.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,297.91x = 399,429,629.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,429,629.94/23,297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,144.44

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