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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.64, 36,009.42 and 11,685.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.64, 36,009.42 and 11,685.64 is: 17,534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.64 : 36,009.42 = 11,685.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.64/36,009.42 = 11,685.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.64x = 36,009.42 × 11,685.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.64x = 420,793,118.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,793,118.73/23,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,534.77

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