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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,760.08, 35,616.60 and 11,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,760.08, 35,616.60 and 11,258 is: 16,875.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,760.08 : 35,616.60 = 11,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,760.08/35,616.60 = 11,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,760.08x = 35,616.60 × 11,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,760.08x = 400,971,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,971,682.80/23,760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,875.86

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