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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,749.44, 35,604.48 and 11,262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,749.44, 35,604.48 and 11,262.72 is: 16,884.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,749.44 : 35,604.48 = 11,262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,749.44/35,604.48 = 11,262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,749.44x = 35,604.48 × 11,262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,749.44x = 401,003,288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,003,288.99/23,749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,884.75

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