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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,560.72, 35,346.89 and 11,720.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,560.72, 35,346.89 and 11,720.11 is: 17,583.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,560.72 : 35,346.89 = 11,720.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,560.72/35,346.89 = 11,720.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,560.72x = 35,346.89 × 11,720.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,560.72x = 414,269,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,269,438.96/23,560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,583.06

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