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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,942.96, 35,914.44 and 11,460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,942.96, 35,914.44 and 11,460.04 is: 17,190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,942.96 : 35,914.44 = 11,460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,942.96/35,914.44 = 11,460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,942.96x = 35,914.44 × 11,460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,942.96x = 411,580,918.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,580,918.98/23,942.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,190.06

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