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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,716.24, 35,584.68 and 11,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,716.24, 35,584.68 and 11,245 is: 16,872.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,716.24 : 35,584.68 = 11,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,716.24/35,584.68 = 11,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,716.24x = 35,584.68 × 11,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,716.24x = 400,149,726.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,149,726.60/23,716.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,872.39

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