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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,767.83, 35,639.46 and 11,908.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,767.83, 35,639.46 and 11,908.89 is: 17,857.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,767.83 : 35,639.46 = 11,908.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,767.83/35,639.46 = 11,908.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,767.83x = 35,639.46 × 11,908.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,767.83x = 424,426,408.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,426,408.80/23,767.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,857.18

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