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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,388.49, 35,083.95 and 11,697.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,388.49, 35,083.95 and 11,697.76 is: 17,547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,388.49 : 35,083.95 = 11,697.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,388.49/35,083.95 = 11,697.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,388.49x = 35,083.95 × 11,697.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,388.49x = 410,403,626.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,403,626.95/23,388.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,547.25

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