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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,748.48, 35,622.40 and 11,399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,748.48, 35,622.40 and 11,399.04 is: 17,098.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,748.48 : 35,622.40 = 11,399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,748.48/35,622.40 = 11,399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,748.48x = 35,622.40 × 11,399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,748.48x = 406,061,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,061,162.50/23,748.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,098.41

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