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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,375.62, 35,038.80 and 11,512.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,375.62, 35,038.80 and 11,512.96 is: 17,257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,375.62 : 35,038.80 = 11,512.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,375.62/35,038.80 = 11,512.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,375.62x = 35,038.80 × 11,512.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,375.62x = 403,400,302.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,400,302.85/23,375.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,257.31

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