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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.96, 35,943.38 and 11,483.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.96, 35,943.38 and 11,483.22 is: 17,216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.96 : 35,943.38 = 11,483.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.96/35,943.38 = 11,483.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.96x = 35,943.38 × 11,483.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.96x = 412,745,740.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,745,740.08/23,973.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,216.42

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