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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,485.73, 35,188.97 and 11,623.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,485.73, 35,188.97 and 11,623.68 is: 17,415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,485.73 : 35,188.97 = 11,623.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,485.73/35,188.97 = 11,623.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,485.73x = 35,188.97 × 11,623.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,485.73x = 409,025,268.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,025,268.69/23,485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,415.91

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