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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.14, 35,445.79 and 11,787.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.14, 35,445.79 and 11,787.28 is: 17,683.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.14 : 35,445.79 = 11,787.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.14/35,445.79 = 11,787.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.14x = 35,445.79 × 11,787.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.14x = 417,809,274.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,809,274.32/23,627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,683.45

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