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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,764.08, 35,622.60 and 11,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,764.08, 35,622.60 and 11,262 is: 16,881.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,764.08 : 35,622.60 = 11,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,764.08/35,622.60 = 11,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,764.08x = 35,622.60 × 11,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,764.08x = 401,181,721.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,181,721.20/23,764.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,881.85

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