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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,665.24, 35,519.72 and 11,986.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,665.24, 35,519.72 and 11,986.66 is: 17,991.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,665.24 : 35,519.72 = 11,986.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,665.24/35,519.72 = 11,986.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,665.24x = 35,519.72 × 11,986.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,665.24x = 425,762,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,762,806.94/23,665.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,991.06

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