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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,362.23, 35,021.40 and 11,511.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,362.23, 35,021.40 and 11,511.42 is: 17,256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,362.23 : 35,021.40 = 11,511.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,362.23/35,021.40 = 11,511.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,362.23x = 35,021.40 × 11,511.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,362.23x = 403,146,044.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,146,044.39/23,362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,256.32

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