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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,712.24, 35,578.68 and 11,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,712.24, 35,578.68 and 11,241 is: 16,866.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,712.24 : 35,578.68 = 11,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,712.24/35,578.68 = 11,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,712.24x = 35,578.68 × 11,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,712.24x = 399,939,941.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,939,941.88/23,712.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,866.39

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