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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.99, 35,638.05 and 11,269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.99, 35,638.05 and 11,269.84 is: 16,906.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.99 : 35,638.05 = 11,269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.99/35,638.05 = 11,269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.99x = 35,638.05 × 11,269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.99x = 401,635,121.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,635,121.41/23,755.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,906.69

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