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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,768.83, 35,640.96 and 11,909.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,768.83, 35,640.96 and 11,909.89 is: 17,858.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,768.83 : 35,640.96 = 11,909.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,768.83/35,640.96 = 11,909.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,768.83x = 35,640.96 × 11,909.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,768.83x = 424,479,913.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,479,913.09/23,768.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,858.68

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