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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,477.22, 35,193.96 and 11,776.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,477.22, 35,193.96 and 11,776.86 is: 17,654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,477.22 : 35,193.96 = 11,776.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,477.22/35,193.96 = 11,776.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,477.22x = 35,193.96 × 11,776.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,477.22x = 414,474,339.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,474,339.77/23,477.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,654.32

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