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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.26, 35,938.69 and 11,947.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.26, 35,938.69 and 11,947.11 is: 17,896.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.26 : 35,938.69 = 11,947.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.26/35,938.69 = 11,947.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.26x = 35,938.69 × 11,947.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.26x = 429,363,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,363,520.20/23,991.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,896.67

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