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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,160.23, 52,740.88 and 11,467.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,160.23, 52,740.88 and 11,467.67 is: 17,201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,160.23 : 52,740.88 = 11,467.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,160.23/52,740.88 = 11,467.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,160.23x = 52,740.88 × 11,467.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,160.23x = 604,815,007.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,815,007.35/35,160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,201.68

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