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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.22, 35,014.28 and 10,865.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.22, 35,014.28 and 10,865.61 is: 16,301.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.22 : 35,014.28 = 10,865.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.22/35,014.28 = 10,865.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.22x = 35,014.28 × 10,865.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.22x = 380,451,456.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,451,456.58/23,338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,301.65

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