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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,917.92, 35,876.90 and 11,435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,917.92, 35,876.90 and 11,435 is: 17,152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,917.92 : 35,876.90 = 11,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,917.92/35,876.90 = 11,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,917.92x = 35,876.90 × 11,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,917.92x = 410,252,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,252,351.50/23,917.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,152.51

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