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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,312.49, 34,969.95 and 11,621.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,312.49, 34,969.95 and 11,621.76 is: 17,433.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,312.49 : 34,969.95 = 11,621.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,312.49/34,969.95 = 11,621.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,312.49x = 34,969.95 × 11,621.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,312.49x = 406,412,366.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,412,366.11/23,312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,433.25

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