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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,736.61, 35,601.84 and 11,264.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,736.61, 35,601.84 and 11,264.59 is: 16,895.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,736.61 : 35,601.84 = 11,264.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,736.61/35,601.84 = 11,264.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,736.61x = 35,601.84 × 11,264.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,736.61x = 401,040,130.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,040,130.85/23,736.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,895.43

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