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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,368.70, 35,023.88 and 11,685.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,368.70, 35,023.88 and 11,685.26 is: 17,513.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,368.70 : 35,023.88 = 11,685.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,368.70/35,023.88 = 11,685.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,368.70x = 35,023.88 × 11,685.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,368.70x = 409,262,910.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,262,910.46/23,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,513.30

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