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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,388.81, 35,058.71 and 10,898.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,388.81, 35,058.71 and 10,898.53 is: 16,336.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,388.81 : 35,058.71 = 10,898.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,388.81/35,058.71 = 10,898.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,388.81x = 35,058.71 × 10,898.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,388.81x = 382,088,402.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,088,402.70/23,388.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,336.38

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