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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,664.63, 35,478.20 and 11,812.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,664.63, 35,478.20 and 11,812.31 is: 17,709.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,664.63 : 35,478.20 = 11,812.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,664.63/35,478.20 = 11,812.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,664.63x = 35,478.20 × 11,812.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,664.63x = 419,079,348.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,079,348.78/23,664.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,709.10

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