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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,591.82, 35,358.57 and 11,908.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,591.82, 35,358.57 and 11,908.38 is: 17,847.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,591.82 : 35,358.57 = 11,908.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,591.82/35,358.57 = 11,908.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,591.82x = 35,358.57 × 11,908.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,591.82x = 421,063,287.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,063,287.82/23,591.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,847.85

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