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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,623.86, 35,457.66 and 11,945.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,623.86, 35,457.66 and 11,945.28 is: 17,928.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,623.86 : 35,457.66 = 11,945.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,623.86/35,457.66 = 11,945.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,623.86x = 35,457.66 × 11,945.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,623.86x = 423,551,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,551,676.84/23,623.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,928.98

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