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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,919.92, 35,879.91 and 11,437.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,919.92, 35,879.91 and 11,437.01 is: 17,155.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,919.92 : 35,879.91 = 11,437.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,919.92/35,879.91 = 11,437.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,919.92x = 35,879.91 × 11,437.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,919.92x = 410,358,889.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,358,889.47/23,919.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,155.53

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