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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,298.61, 34,922.78 and 11,438.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,298.61, 34,922.78 and 11,438.59 is: 17,145.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,298.61 : 34,922.78 = 11,438.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,298.61/34,922.78 = 11,438.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,298.61x = 34,922.78 × 11,438.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,298.61x = 399,467,217.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,467,217.58/23,298.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,145.54

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