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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.36, 35,281.98 and 11,841.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.36, 35,281.98 and 11,841.48 is: 17,744.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.36 : 35,281.98 = 11,841.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.36/35,281.98 = 11,841.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.36x = 35,281.98 × 11,841.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.36x = 417,790,860.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,790,860.53/23,544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,744.84

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