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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,763.08, 35,621.10 and 11,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,763.08, 35,621.10 and 11,261 is: 16,880.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,763.08 : 35,621.10 = 11,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,763.08/35,621.10 = 11,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,763.08x = 35,621.10 × 11,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,763.08x = 401,129,207.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,129,207.10/23,763.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,880.35

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