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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,738.54, 35,597.43 and 11,262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,738.54, 35,597.43 and 11,262.13 is: 16,888.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,738.54 : 35,597.43 = 11,262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,738.54/35,597.43 = 11,262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,738.54x = 35,597.43 × 11,262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,738.54x = 400,902,927.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,902,927.12/23,738.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,888.27

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