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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,789.54, 35,635.82 and 11,271.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,789.54, 35,635.82 and 11,271.62 is: 16,884.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,789.54 : 35,635.82 = 11,271.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,789.54/35,635.82 = 11,271.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,789.54x = 35,635.82 × 11,271.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,789.54x = 401,673,421.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,673,421.43/23,789.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,884.46

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