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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,916.92, 35,875.40 and 11,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,916.92, 35,875.40 and 11,434 is: 17,151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,916.92 : 35,875.40 = 11,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,916.92/35,875.40 = 11,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,916.92x = 35,875.40 × 11,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,916.92x = 410,199,323.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,199,323.60/23,916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,151.01

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