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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,835.67, 35,754.21 and 11,357.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,835.67, 35,754.21 and 11,357.01 is: 17,035.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,835.67 : 35,754.21 = 11,357.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,835.67/35,754.21 = 11,357.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,835.67x = 35,754.21 × 11,357.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,835.67x = 406,060,920.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,060,920.51/23,835.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,035.85

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