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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,853.54, 35,781.96 and 11,371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,853.54, 35,781.96 and 11,371.44 is: 17,057.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,853.54 : 35,781.96 = 11,371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,853.54/35,781.96 = 11,371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,853.54x = 35,781.96 × 11,371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,853.54x = 406,892,411.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,892,411.22/23,853.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,057.95

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