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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,525.79, 35,278.34 and 11,049.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,525.79, 35,278.34 and 11,049.36 is: 16,569.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,525.79 : 35,278.34 = 11,049.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,525.79/35,278.34 = 11,049.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,525.79x = 35,278.34 × 11,049.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,525.79x = 389,803,023.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,803,023.62/23,525.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,569.18

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