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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,717.66, 35,596.44 and 11,867.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,717.66, 35,596.44 and 11,867.88 is: 17,811.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,717.66 : 35,596.44 = 11,867.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,717.66/35,596.44 = 11,867.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,717.66x = 35,596.44 × 11,867.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,717.66x = 422,454,278.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,454,278.35/23,717.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,811.80

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