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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.89, 35,775.88 and 11,382.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.89, 35,775.88 and 11,382.53 is: 17,062.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.89 : 35,775.88 = 11,382.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.89/35,775.88 = 11,382.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.89x = 35,775.88 × 11,382.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.89x = 407,220,027.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,220,027.38/23,865.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,062.85

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