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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,876.64, 35,814.96 and 11,561.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,876.64, 35,814.96 and 11,561.76 is: 17,342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,876.64 : 35,814.96 = 11,561.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,876.64/35,814.96 = 11,561.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,876.64x = 35,814.96 × 11,561.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,876.64x = 414,083,971.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,083,971.93/23,876.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,342.64

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