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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,481.49, 35,233.71 and 10,332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,481.49, 35,233.71 and 10,332.22 is: 15,503.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,481.49 : 35,233.71 = 10,332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,481.49/35,233.71 = 10,332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,481.49x = 35,233.71 × 10,332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,481.49x = 364,042,443.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,042,443.14/23,481.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,503.38

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