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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.82, 35,967.84 and 11,492.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.82, 35,967.84 and 11,492.42 is: 17,250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.82 : 35,967.84 = 11,492.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.82/35,967.84 = 11,492.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.82x = 35,967.84 × 11,492.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.82x = 413,357,523.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,357,523.77/23,961.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,250.67

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