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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.39, 35,852.08 and 11,383.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.39, 35,852.08 and 11,383.47 is: 17,075.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.39 : 35,852.08 = 11,383.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.39/35,852.08 = 11,383.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.39x = 35,852.08 × 11,383.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.39x = 408,121,077.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,121,077.12/23,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,075.20

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