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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.16, 35,499.90 and 11,183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.16, 35,499.90 and 11,183.78 is: 16,770.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.16 : 35,499.90 = 11,183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.16/35,499.90 = 11,183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.16x = 35,499.90 × 11,183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.16x = 397,023,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,023,071.62/23,674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,770.31

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