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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,786.28, 35,630.97 and 11,268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,786.28, 35,630.97 and 11,268.36 is: 16,879.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,786.28 : 35,630.97 = 11,268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,786.28/35,630.97 = 11,268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,786.28x = 35,630.97 × 11,268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,786.28x = 401,502,597.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,502,597.11/23,786.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,879.59

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