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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.84, 35,993.58 and 11,502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.84, 35,993.58 and 11,502.28 is: 17,255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.84 : 35,993.58 = 11,502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.84/35,993.58 = 11,502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.84x = 35,993.58 × 11,502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.84x = 414,008,235.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,008,235.36/23,992.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,255.49

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