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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,511.48, 35,256.80 and 11,021.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,511.48, 35,256.80 and 11,021.42 is: 16,527.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,511.48 : 35,256.80 = 11,021.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,511.48/35,256.80 = 11,021.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,511.48x = 35,256.80 × 11,021.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,511.48x = 388,580,000.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,580,000.66/23,511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,527.25

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