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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,920.94, 35,881.43 and 11,438.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,920.94, 35,881.43 and 11,438.03 is: 17,157.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,920.94 : 35,881.43 = 11,438.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,920.94/35,881.43 = 11,438.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,920.94x = 35,881.43 × 11,438.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,920.94x = 410,412,636.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,412,636.19/23,920.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,157.05

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