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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,502.47, 35,235.21 and 11,648.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,502.47, 35,235.21 and 11,648.10 is: 17,462.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,502.47 : 35,235.21 = 11,648.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,502.47/35,235.21 = 11,648.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,502.47x = 35,235.21 × 11,648.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,502.47x = 410,423,249.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,423,249.60/23,502.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,462.98

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