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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,450.99, 35,176.46 and 11,761.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,450.99, 35,176.46 and 11,761.47 is: 17,642.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,450.99 : 35,176.46 = 11,761.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,450.99/35,176.46 = 11,761.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,450.99x = 35,176.46 × 11,761.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,450.99x = 413,726,820.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,726,820.19/23,450.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,642.19

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