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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,464.29, 35,196.48 and 11,774.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,464.29, 35,196.48 and 11,774.76 is: 17,662.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,464.29 : 35,196.48 = 11,774.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,464.29/35,196.48 = 11,774.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,464.29x = 35,196.48 × 11,774.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,464.29x = 414,430,104.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,430,104.84/23,464.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,662.16

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