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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,787.54, 35,632.83 and 11,269.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,787.54, 35,632.83 and 11,269.62 is: 16,881.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,787.54 : 35,632.83 = 11,269.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,787.54/35,632.83 = 11,269.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,787.54x = 35,632.83 × 11,269.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,787.54x = 401,568,453.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,568,453.62/23,787.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,881.46

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