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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,502.98, 35,235.96 and 11,648.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,502.98, 35,235.96 and 11,648.60 is: 17,463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,502.98 : 35,235.96 = 11,648.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,502.98/35,235.96 = 11,648.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,502.98x = 35,235.96 × 11,648.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,502.98x = 410,449,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,449,427.48/23,502.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,463.72

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