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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,743.54, 35,604.92 and 11,267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,743.54, 35,604.92 and 11,267.14 is: 16,895.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,743.54 : 35,604.92 = 11,267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,743.54/35,604.92 = 11,267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,743.54x = 35,604.92 × 11,267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,743.54x = 401,165,618.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,165,618.33/23,743.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,895.78

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