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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,803.43, 35,661 and 11,943.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,803.43, 35,661 and 11,943.28 is: 17,892.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,803.43 : 35,661 = 11,943.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,803.43/35,661 = 11,943.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,803.43x = 35,661 × 11,943.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,803.43x = 425,909,129.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,909,129.78/23,803.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,892.76

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