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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.16, 35,824.20 and 11,887.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.16, 35,824.20 and 11,887.24 is: 17,817.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.16 : 35,824.20 = 11,887.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.16/35,824.20 = 11,887.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.16x = 35,824.20 × 11,887.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.16x = 425,850,863.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,850,863.21/23,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,817.16

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