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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,738.88, 35,607.52 and 11,264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,738.88, 35,607.52 and 11,264.88 is: 16,896.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,738.88 : 35,607.52 = 11,264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,738.88/35,607.52 = 11,264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,738.88x = 35,607.52 × 11,264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,738.88x = 401,114,439.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,114,439.90/23,738.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,896.94

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