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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,354.24, 35,011.38 and 10,196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,354.24, 35,011.38 and 10,196.96 is: 15,286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,354.24 : 35,011.38 = 10,196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,354.24/35,011.38 = 10,196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,354.24x = 35,011.38 × 10,196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,354.24x = 357,009,641.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,009,641.40/23,354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,286.72

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