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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,772.08, 35,634.60 and 11,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,772.08, 35,634.60 and 11,270 is: 16,893.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,772.08 : 35,634.60 = 11,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,772.08/35,634.60 = 11,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,772.08x = 35,634.60 × 11,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,772.08x = 401,601,942
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,601,942/23,772.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,893.85

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