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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,990.96, 35,954.76 and 11,514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,990.96, 35,954.76 and 11,514.80 is: 17,256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,990.96 : 35,954.76 = 11,514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,990.96/35,954.76 = 11,514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,990.96x = 35,954.76 × 11,514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,990.96x = 414,011,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,011,870.45/23,990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,256.99

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