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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,987.73, 35,970.66 and 11,513.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,987.73, 35,970.66 and 11,513.64 is: 17,265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,987.73 : 35,970.66 = 11,513.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,987.73/35,970.66 = 11,513.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,987.73x = 35,970.66 × 11,513.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,987.73x = 414,153,229.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,153,229.80/23,987.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,265.21

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