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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,455.16, 35,188.50 and 10,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,455.16, 35,188.50 and 10,799 is: 16,201.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,455.16 : 35,188.50 = 10,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,455.16/35,188.50 = 10,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,455.16x = 35,188.50 × 10,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,455.16x = 380,000,611.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,000,611.50/23,455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,201.15

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