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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.99, 35,513.35 and 11,982.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.99, 35,513.35 and 11,982.41 is: 17,984.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.99 : 35,513.35 = 11,982.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.99/35,513.35 = 11,982.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.99x = 35,513.35 × 11,982.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.99x = 425,535,342.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,535,342.61/23,660.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,984.68

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