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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,712.74, 35,541.77 and 11,235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,712.74, 35,541.77 and 11,235.90 is: 16,840.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,712.74 : 35,541.77 = 11,235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,712.74/35,541.77 = 11,235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,712.74x = 35,541.77 × 11,235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,712.74x = 399,343,717.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,343,717.36/23,712.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,840.90

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