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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,354.99, 35,039.20 and 11,512.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,354.99, 35,039.20 and 11,512.32 is: 17,271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,354.99 : 35,039.20 = 11,512.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,354.99/35,039.20 = 11,512.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,354.99x = 35,039.20 × 11,512.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,354.99x = 403,382,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,382,482.94/23,354.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,271.79

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