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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,778.96, 35,649.48 and 11,292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,778.96, 35,649.48 and 11,292.72 is: 16,930.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,778.96 : 35,649.48 = 11,292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,778.96/35,649.48 = 11,292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,778.96x = 35,649.48 × 11,292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,778.96x = 402,579,595.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,579,595.79/23,778.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,930.08

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