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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,906.54, 35,871.05 and 11,430.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,906.54, 35,871.05 and 11,430.35 is: 17,150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,906.54 : 35,871.05 = 11,430.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,906.54/35,871.05 = 11,430.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,906.54x = 35,871.05 × 11,430.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,906.54x = 410,018,640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,018,640.10/23,906.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,150.90

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