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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.98, 35,781.94 and 11,208.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.98, 35,781.94 and 11,208.67 is: 16,805.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.98 : 35,781.94 = 11,208.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.98/35,781.94 = 11,208.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.98x = 35,781.94 × 11,208.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.98x = 401,067,919.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,067,919.56/23,865.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,805.00

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