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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.64, 35,049.60 and 11,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.64, 35,049.60 and 11,052 is: 16,573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.64 : 35,049.60 = 11,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.64/35,049.60 = 11,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.64x = 35,049.60 × 11,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.64x = 387,368,179.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,368,179.20/23,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,573.57

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