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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,766.72, 35,635.63 and 11,906.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,766.72, 35,635.63 and 11,906.70 is: 17,852.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,766.72 : 35,635.63 = 11,906.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,766.72/35,635.63 = 11,906.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,766.72x = 35,635.63 × 11,906.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,766.72x = 424,302,755.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,302,755.72/23,766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,852.81

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