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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,465.48, 35,199.59 and 11,468.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,465.48, 35,199.59 and 11,468.76 is: 17,203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,465.48 : 35,199.59 = 11,468.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,465.48/35,199.59 = 11,468.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,465.48x = 35,199.59 × 11,468.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,465.48x = 403,695,862.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,695,862.29/23,465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,203.82

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