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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,921.64, 35,881.74 and 11,450.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,921.64, 35,881.74 and 11,450.52 is: 17,175.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,921.64 : 35,881.74 = 11,450.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,921.64/35,881.74 = 11,450.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,921.64x = 35,881.74 × 11,450.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,921.64x = 410,864,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,864,581.50/23,921.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,175.44

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