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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.59, 35,950.10 and 11,485.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.59, 35,950.10 and 11,485.17 is: 17,224.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.59 : 35,950.10 = 11,485.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.59/35,950.10 = 11,485.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.59x = 35,950.10 × 11,485.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.59x = 412,892,952.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,892,952.59/23,971.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,224.26

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