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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.88, 35,518.46 and 11,984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.88, 35,518.46 and 11,984.40 is: 17,982.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.88 : 35,518.46 = 11,984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.88/35,518.46 = 11,984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.88x = 35,518.46 × 11,984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.88x = 425,667,432.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,667,432.02/23,670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,982.75

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