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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,526.46, 35,264.76 and 11,035.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,526.46, 35,264.76 and 11,035.96 is: 16,542.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,526.46 : 35,264.76 = 11,035.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,526.46/35,264.76 = 11,035.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,526.46x = 35,264.76 × 11,035.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,526.46x = 389,180,480.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,180,480.77/23,526.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,542.25

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