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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,333.79, 35,011.94 and 11,481.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,333.79, 35,011.94 and 11,481.13 is: 17,227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,333.79 : 35,011.94 = 11,481.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,333.79/35,011.94 = 11,481.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,333.79x = 35,011.94 × 11,481.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,333.79x = 401,976,707.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,976,707.16/23,333.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,227.24

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