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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,546.61, 35,285.36 and 11,843.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,546.61, 35,285.36 and 11,843.73 is: 17,748.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,546.61 : 35,285.36 = 11,843.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,546.61/35,285.36 = 11,843.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,546.61x = 35,285.36 × 11,843.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,546.61x = 417,910,217.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,910,217.57/23,546.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,748.21

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