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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.32, 35,393.94 and 11,307.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.32, 35,393.94 and 11,307.96 is: 16,950.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.32 : 35,393.94 = 11,307.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.32/35,393.94 = 11,307.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.32x = 35,393.94 × 11,307.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.32x = 400,233,257.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,233,257.76/23,611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,950.91

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