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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,771.23, 35,657.67 and 11,284.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,771.23, 35,657.67 and 11,284.82 is: 16,927.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,771.23 : 35,657.67 = 11,284.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,771.23/35,657.67 = 11,284.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,771.23x = 35,657.67 × 11,284.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,771.23x = 402,390,387.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,390,387.57/23,771.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,927.62

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