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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,511.72, 35,257.18 and 11,021.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,511.72, 35,257.18 and 11,021.66 is: 16,527.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,511.72 : 35,257.18 = 11,021.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,511.72/35,257.18 = 11,021.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,511.72x = 35,257.18 × 11,021.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,511.72x = 388,592,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,592,650.52/23,511.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,527.61

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