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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.83, 35,775.52 and 11,997.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.83, 35,775.52 and 11,997.14 is: 17,996.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.83 : 35,775.52 = 11,997.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.83/35,775.52 = 11,997.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.83x = 35,775.52 × 11,997.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.83x = 429,203,981.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,203,981.46/23,849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,996.10

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