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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,498.42, 35,247.63 and 11,803.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,498.42, 35,247.63 and 11,803.44 is: 17,705.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,498.42 : 35,247.63 = 11,803.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,498.42/35,247.63 = 11,803.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,498.42x = 35,247.63 × 11,803.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,498.42x = 416,043,285.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,043,285.85/23,498.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,705.16

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