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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,787.78, 35,633.22 and 11,269.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,787.78, 35,633.22 and 11,269.86 is: 16,881.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,787.78 : 35,633.22 = 11,269.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,787.78/35,633.22 = 11,269.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,787.78x = 35,633.22 × 11,269.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,787.78x = 401,581,400.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,581,400.75/23,787.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,881.84

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