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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.49, 35,517.10 and 11,984.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.49, 35,517.10 and 11,984.91 is: 17,988.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.49 : 35,517.10 = 11,984.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.49/35,517.10 = 11,984.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.49x = 35,517.10 × 11,984.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.49x = 425,669,246.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,669,246.96/23,663.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,988.44

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