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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,592.36, 35,410.42 and 11,913.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,592.36, 35,410.42 and 11,913.78 is: 17,881.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,592.36 : 35,410.42 = 11,913.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,592.36/35,410.42 = 11,913.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,592.36x = 35,410.42 × 11,913.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,592.36x = 421,871,953.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,871,953.59/23,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,881.72

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