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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,427.01, 35,129.95 and 11,576.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,427.01, 35,129.95 and 11,576.16 is: 17,359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,427.01 : 35,129.95 = 11,576.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,427.01/35,129.95 = 11,576.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,427.01x = 35,129.95 × 11,576.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,427.01x = 406,669,921.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,669,921.99/23,427.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,359.02

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