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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,942.69, 35,865.49 and 11,101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,942.69, 35,865.49 and 11,101.82 is: 16,630.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,942.69 : 35,865.49 = 11,101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,942.69/35,865.49 = 11,101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,942.69x = 35,865.49 × 11,101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,942.69x = 398,172,214.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,172,214.19/23,942.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,630.22

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