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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,595.36, 35,414.91 and 11,916.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,595.36, 35,414.91 and 11,916.78 is: 17,886.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,595.36 : 35,414.91 = 11,916.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,595.36/35,414.91 = 11,916.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,595.36x = 35,414.91 × 11,916.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,595.36x = 422,031,691.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,031,691.19/23,595.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,886.22

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