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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,864.63, 35,762.92 and 11,374.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,864.63, 35,762.92 and 11,374.43 is: 17,045.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,864.63 : 35,762.92 = 11,374.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,864.63/35,762.92 = 11,374.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,864.63x = 35,762.92 × 11,374.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,864.63x = 406,782,622.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,782,622.88/23,864.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,045.42

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