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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,580.96, 35,338.96 and 11,901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,580.96, 35,338.96 and 11,901.92 is: 17,836.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,580.96 : 35,338.96 = 11,901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,580.96/35,338.96 = 11,901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,580.96x = 35,338.96 × 11,901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,580.96x = 420,601,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,601,474.80/23,580.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,836.49

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