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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,635.86, 35,475.66 and 11,957.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,635.86, 35,475.66 and 11,957.28 is: 17,946.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,635.86 : 35,475.66 = 11,957.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,635.86/35,475.66 = 11,957.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,635.86x = 35,475.66 × 11,957.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,635.86x = 424,192,399.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,192,399.80/23,635.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,946.98

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