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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,718.24, 35,587.68 and 11,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,718.24, 35,587.68 and 11,247 is: 16,875.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,718.24 : 35,587.68 = 11,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,718.24/35,587.68 = 11,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,718.24x = 35,587.68 × 11,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,718.24x = 400,254,636.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,254,636.96/23,718.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,875.39

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