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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.44, 35,953.88 and 11,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.44, 35,953.88 and 11,322.24 is: 16,979.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.44 : 35,953.88 = 11,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.44/35,953.88 = 11,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.44x = 35,953.88 × 11,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.44x = 407,078,532.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,078,532.78/23,974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,979.69

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