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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,788.23, 53,682.36 and 11,164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,788.23, 53,682.36 and 11,164.23 is: 16,746.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,788.23 : 53,682.36 = 11,164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,788.23/53,682.36 = 11,164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,788.23x = 53,682.36 × 11,164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,788.23x = 599,322,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,322,213.98/35,788.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,746.35

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