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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,920.62, 35,857.65 and 11,437.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,920.62, 35,857.65 and 11,437.41 is: 17,144.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,920.62 : 35,857.65 = 11,437.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,920.62/35,857.65 = 11,437.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,920.62x = 35,857.65 × 11,437.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,920.62x = 410,118,644.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,118,644.69/23,920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,144.98

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