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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.25, 36,004.34 and 11,682.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.25, 36,004.34 and 11,682.25 is: 17,529.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.25 : 36,004.34 = 11,682.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.25/36,004.34 = 11,682.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.25x = 36,004.34 × 11,682.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.25x = 420,611,700.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,611,700.97/23,994.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,529.69

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