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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,419.68, 35,107.92 and 11,722.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,419.68, 35,107.92 and 11,722.72 is: 17,573.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,419.68 : 35,107.92 = 11,722.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,419.68/35,107.92 = 11,722.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,419.68x = 35,107.92 × 11,722.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,419.68x = 411,560,315.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,560,315.94/23,419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,573.27

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