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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,856.80, 35,761.77 and 11,373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,856.80, 35,761.77 and 11,373.48 is: 17,049.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,856.80 : 35,761.77 = 11,373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,856.80/35,761.77 = 11,373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,856.80x = 35,761.77 × 11,373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,856.80x = 406,735,775.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,735,775.86/23,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,049.05

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