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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,605.49, 35,430.13 and 11,926.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,605.49, 35,430.13 and 11,926.91 is: 17,901.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,605.49 : 35,430.13 = 11,926.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,605.49/35,430.13 = 11,926.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,605.49x = 35,430.13 × 11,926.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,605.49x = 422,571,971.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,571,971.80/23,605.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,901.43

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