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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.99, 35,517.86 and 11,985.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.99, 35,517.86 and 11,985.41 is: 17,989.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.99 : 35,517.86 = 11,985.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.99/35,517.86 = 11,985.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.99x = 35,517.86 × 11,985.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.99x = 425,695,876.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,695,876.91/23,663.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,989.19

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