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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,778.52, 35,668.13 and 11,299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,778.52, 35,668.13 and 11,299.82 is: 16,949.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,778.52 : 35,668.13 = 11,299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,778.52/35,668.13 = 11,299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,778.52x = 35,668.13 × 11,299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,778.52x = 403,043,213.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,043,213.90/23,778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,949.89

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