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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.94, 35,887.43 and 11,442.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.94, 35,887.43 and 11,442.03 is: 17,163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.94 : 35,887.43 = 11,442.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.94/35,887.43 = 11,442.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.94x = 35,887.43 × 11,442.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.94x = 410,625,050.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,625,050.68/23,924.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,163.05

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