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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,859.09, 35,781.35 and 11,372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,859.09, 35,781.35 and 11,372.54 is: 17,055.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,859.09 : 35,781.35 = 11,372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,859.09/35,781.35 = 11,372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,859.09x = 35,781.35 × 11,372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,859.09x = 406,924,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,924,598.36/23,859.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,055.33

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