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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,497.64, 35,233.74 and 10,833.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,497.64, 35,233.74 and 10,833.72 is: 16,244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,497.64 : 35,233.74 = 10,833.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,497.64/35,233.74 = 10,833.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,497.64x = 35,233.74 × 10,833.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,497.64x = 381,712,473.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,712,473.71/23,497.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,244.72

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