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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,845.54, 35,760.05 and 11,994.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,845.54, 35,760.05 and 11,994.73 is: 17,987.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,845.54 : 35,760.05 = 11,994.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,845.54/35,760.05 = 11,994.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,845.54x = 35,760.05 × 11,994.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,845.54x = 428,932,241.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,932,241.29/23,845.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,987.94

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