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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,561.66, 35,348.28 and 11,721.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,561.66, 35,348.28 and 11,721.02 is: 17,584.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,561.66 : 35,348.28 = 11,721.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,561.66/35,348.28 = 11,721.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,561.66x = 35,348.28 × 11,721.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,561.66x = 414,317,896.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,317,896.85/23,561.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,584.41

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