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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,791.29, 35,638.46 and 11,273.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,791.29, 35,638.46 and 11,273.37 is: 16,887.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,791.29 : 35,638.46 = 11,273.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,791.29/35,638.46 = 11,273.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,791.29x = 35,638.46 × 11,273.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,791.29x = 401,765,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,765,489.44/23,791.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,887.08

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