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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,788.97, 35,635 and 11,271.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,788.97, 35,635 and 11,271.05 is: 16,883.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,788.97 : 35,635 = 11,271.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,788.97/35,635 = 11,271.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,788.97x = 35,635 × 11,271.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,788.97x = 401,643,688.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,643,688.58/23,788.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,883.61

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