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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,647.65, 35,437.64 and 11,161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,647.65, 35,437.64 and 11,161.24 is: 16,725.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,647.65 : 35,437.64 = 11,161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,647.65/35,437.64 = 11,161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,647.65x = 35,437.64 × 11,161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,647.65x = 395,528,005.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,528,005.07/23,647.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,725.89

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