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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,848.31, 35,773.23 and 11,995.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,848.31, 35,773.23 and 11,995.61 is: 17,993.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,848.31 : 35,773.23 = 11,995.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,848.31/35,773.23 = 11,995.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,848.31x = 35,773.23 × 11,995.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,848.31x = 429,121,692.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,121,692.90/23,848.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,993.80

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