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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,920.14, 35,879.49 and 11,449.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,920.14, 35,879.49 and 11,449.02 is: 17,173.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,920.14 : 35,879.49 = 11,449.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,920.14/35,879.49 = 11,449.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,920.14x = 35,879.49 × 11,449.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,920.14x = 410,784,998.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,784,998.60/23,920.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,173.19

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