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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,462.87, 35,198.89 and 10,315.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,462.87, 35,198.89 and 10,315.19 is: 15,474.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,462.87 : 35,198.89 = 10,315.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,462.87/35,198.89 = 10,315.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,462.87x = 35,198.89 × 10,315.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,462.87x = 363,083,300.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,083,300.35/23,462.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,474.81

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