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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.43, 35,606.24 and 11,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.43, 35,606.24 and 11,268 is: 16,897.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.43 : 35,606.24 = 11,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.43/35,606.24 = 11,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.43x = 35,606.24 × 11,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.43x = 401,211,112.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,211,112.32/23,744.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.06

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