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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,647.88, 35,493.68 and 11,969.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,647.88, 35,493.68 and 11,969.28 is: 17,964.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,647.88 : 35,493.68 = 11,969.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,647.88/35,493.68 = 11,969.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,647.88x = 35,493.68 × 11,969.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,647.88x = 424,833,794.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,833,794.15/23,647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,964.98

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