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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,377.61, 35,053.95 and 10,214.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,377.61, 35,053.95 and 10,214.57 is: 15,316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,377.61 : 35,053.95 = 10,214.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,377.61/35,053.95 = 10,214.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,377.61x = 35,053.95 × 10,214.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,377.61x = 358,061,151.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,061,151.99/23,377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,316.41

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