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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.54, 34,956.87 and 11,614.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.54, 34,956.87 and 11,614.66 is: 17,412.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.54 : 34,956.87 = 11,614.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.54/34,956.87 = 11,614.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.54x = 34,956.87 × 11,614.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.54x = 406,012,159.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,012,159.71/23,317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,412.31

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