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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,802.93, 35,660.25 and 11,942.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,802.93, 35,660.25 and 11,942.78 is: 17,892.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,802.93 : 35,660.25 = 11,942.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,802.93/35,660.25 = 11,942.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,802.93x = 35,660.25 × 11,942.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,802.93x = 425,882,342.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,882,342.19/23,802.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,892.01

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