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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,788.40, 35,682.90 and 11,309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,788.40, 35,682.90 and 11,309.72 is: 16,964.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,788.40 : 35,682.90 = 11,309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,788.40/35,682.90 = 11,309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,788.40x = 35,682.90 × 11,309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,788.40x = 403,563,607.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,563,607.79/23,788.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,964.72

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