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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,833.95, 35,761.02 and 11,981.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,833.95, 35,761.02 and 11,981.49 is: 17,977.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,833.95 : 35,761.02 = 11,981.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,833.95/35,761.02 = 11,981.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,833.95x = 35,761.02 × 11,981.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,833.95x = 428,470,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,470,303.52/23,833.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,977.31

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