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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,869.37, 35,786.99 and 11,212.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,869.37, 35,786.99 and 11,212.05 is: 16,810.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,869.37 : 35,786.99 = 11,212.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,869.37/35,786.99 = 11,212.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,869.37x = 35,786.99 × 11,212.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,869.37x = 401,245,549.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,245,549.26/23,869.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,810.06

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