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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.24, 35,453.79 and 11,942.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.24, 35,453.79 and 11,942.66 is: 17,925.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.24 : 35,453.79 = 11,942.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.24/35,453.79 = 11,942.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.24x = 35,453.79 × 11,942.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.24x = 423,412,382.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,412,382.41/23,621.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,925.07

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