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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,812.79, 35,710.07 and 11,323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,812.79, 35,710.07 and 11,323.19 is: 16,980.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,812.79 : 35,710.07 = 11,323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,812.79/35,710.07 = 11,323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,812.79x = 35,710.07 × 11,323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,812.79x = 404,351,940.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,351,940.18/23,812.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,980.46

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