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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.35, 35,512.62 and 11,187.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.35, 35,512.62 and 11,187.21 is: 16,789.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.35 : 35,512.62 = 11,187.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.35/35,512.62 = 11,187.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.35x = 35,512.62 × 11,187.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.35x = 397,287,137.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,287,137.59/23,663.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,789.13

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