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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,848.54, 35,749.59 and 11,365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,848.54, 35,749.59 and 11,365.24 is: 17,036.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,848.54 : 35,749.59 = 11,365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,848.54/35,749.59 = 11,365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,848.54x = 35,749.59 × 11,365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,848.54x = 406,302,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,302,670.25/23,848.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,036.79

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