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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.38, 35,651.44 and 11,920.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.38, 35,651.44 and 11,920.97 is: 17,890.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.38 : 35,651.44 = 11,920.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.38/35,651.44 = 11,920.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.38x = 35,651.44 × 11,920.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.38x = 424,999,850.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,999,850.73/23,755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,890.68

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