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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,845.52, 35,767.66 and 11,374.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,845.52, 35,767.66 and 11,374.36 is: 17,061.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,845.52 : 35,767.66 = 11,374.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,845.52/35,767.66 = 11,374.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,845.52x = 35,767.66 × 11,374.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,845.52x = 406,834,241.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,834,241.20/23,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,061.24

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