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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,762.08, 35,619.60 and 11,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,762.08, 35,619.60 and 11,260 is: 16,878.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,762.08 : 35,619.60 = 11,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,762.08/35,619.60 = 11,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,762.08x = 35,619.60 × 11,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,762.08x = 401,076,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,076,696/23,762.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,878.85

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