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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,858.65, 35,741.05 and 11,998.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,858.65, 35,741.05 and 11,998.09 is: 17,973.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,858.65 : 35,741.05 = 11,998.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,858.65/35,741.05 = 11,998.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,858.65x = 35,741.05 × 11,998.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,858.65x = 428,824,334.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,824,334.59/23,858.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,973.54

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