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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663, 35,475.77 and 11,810.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663, 35,475.77 and 11,810.67 is: 17,706.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663 : 35,475.77 = 11,810.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663/35,475.77 = 11,810.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663x = 35,475.77 × 11,810.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663x = 418,992,612.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,992,612.47/23,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,706.66

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