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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.64, 35,950.92 and 11,651.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.64, 35,950.92 and 11,651.76 is: 17,478.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.64 : 35,950.92 = 11,651.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.64/35,950.92 = 11,651.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.64x = 35,950.92 × 11,651.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.64x = 418,891,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,891,491.62/23,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,478.11

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