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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,930.06, 35,858.71 and 11,432.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,930.06, 35,858.71 and 11,432.87 is: 17,131.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,930.06 : 35,858.71 = 11,432.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,930.06/35,858.71 = 11,432.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,930.06x = 35,858.71 × 11,432.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,930.06x = 409,967,969.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,967,969.80/23,930.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,131.92

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