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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,479.96, 35,211.56 and 10,997.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,479.96, 35,211.56 and 10,997.88 is: 16,492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,479.96 : 35,211.56 = 10,997.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,479.96/35,211.56 = 10,997.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,479.96x = 35,211.56 × 10,997.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,479.96x = 387,252,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,252,511.49/23,479.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,492.89

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