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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.37, 34,971.14 and 11,466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.37, 34,971.14 and 11,466.96 is: 17,198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.37 : 34,971.14 = 11,466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.37/34,971.14 = 11,466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.37x = 34,971.14 × 11,466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.37x = 401,012,714.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,012,714.37/23,316.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,198.76

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