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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,487.03, 35,211.99 and 11,644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,487.03, 35,211.99 and 11,644.88 is: 17,458.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,487.03 : 35,211.99 = 11,644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,487.03/35,211.99 = 11,644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,487.03x = 35,211.99 × 11,644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,487.03x = 410,039,222.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,039,222.05/23,487.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,458.11

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