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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,869.92, 35,805.59 and 11,391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,869.92, 35,805.59 and 11,391.26 is: 17,087.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,869.92 : 35,805.59 = 11,391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,869.92/35,805.59 = 11,391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,869.92x = 35,805.59 × 11,391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,869.92x = 407,870,728.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,870,728.19/23,869.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,087.23

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