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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,871.42, 35,798.49 and 11,390.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,871.42, 35,798.49 and 11,390.94 is: 17,082.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,871.42 : 35,798.49 = 11,390.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,871.42/35,798.49 = 11,390.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,871.42x = 35,798.49 × 11,390.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,871.42x = 407,778,451.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,778,451.68/23,871.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,082.29

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