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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,538.62, 35,277.91 and 11,031.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,538.62, 35,277.91 and 11,031.06 is: 16,532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,538.62 : 35,277.91 = 11,031.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,538.62/35,277.91 = 11,031.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,538.62x = 35,277.91 × 11,031.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,538.62x = 389,152,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,152,623.38/23,538.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,532.51

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