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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,498.53, 35,229.30 and 11,644.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,498.53, 35,229.30 and 11,644.15 is: 17,457.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,498.53 : 35,229.30 = 11,644.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,498.53/35,229.30 = 11,644.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,498.53x = 35,229.30 × 11,644.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,498.53x = 410,215,195.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,215,195.37/23,498.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,457.06

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