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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.52, 35,624.16 and 11,271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.52, 35,624.16 and 11,271.84 is: 16,900.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.52 : 35,624.16 = 11,271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.52/35,624.16 = 11,271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.52x = 35,624.16 × 11,271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.52x = 401,549,831.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,549,831.65/23,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,900.59

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