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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.63, 35,775.20 and 11,996.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.63, 35,775.20 and 11,996.93 is: 17,995.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.63 : 35,775.20 = 11,996.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.63/35,775.20 = 11,996.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.63x = 35,775.20 × 11,996.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.63x = 429,192,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,192,331.28/23,849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.77

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