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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,748.67, 35,599.51 and 11,246.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,748.67, 35,599.51 and 11,246.73 is: 16,858.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,748.67 : 35,599.51 = 11,246.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,748.67/35,599.51 = 11,246.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,748.67x = 35,599.51 × 11,246.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,748.67x = 400,378,077.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,378,077.10/23,748.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,858.97

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