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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,747.64, 35,630.10 and 11,271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,747.64, 35,630.10 and 11,271.48 is: 16,911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,747.64 : 35,630.10 = 11,271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,747.64/35,630.10 = 11,271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,747.64x = 35,630.10 × 11,271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,747.64x = 401,603,959.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,603,959.55/23,747.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,911.32

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