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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,741.17, 35,601.37 and 11,264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,741.17, 35,601.37 and 11,264.76 is: 16,892.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,741.17 : 35,601.37 = 11,264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,741.17/35,601.37 = 11,264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,741.17x = 35,601.37 × 11,264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,741.17x = 401,040,654.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,040,654.39/23,741.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,892.20

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