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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,771.41, 35,635.96 and 11,283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,771.41, 35,635.96 and 11,283.73 is: 16,915.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,771.41 : 35,635.96 = 11,283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,771.41/35,635.96 = 11,283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,771.41x = 35,635.96 × 11,283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,771.41x = 402,106,550.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,106,550.93/23,771.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,915.55

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