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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,514.76, 35,278.08 and 10,370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,514.76, 35,278.08 and 10,370.80 is: 15,558.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,514.76 : 35,278.08 = 10,370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,514.76/35,278.08 = 10,370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,514.76x = 35,278.08 × 10,370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,514.76x = 365,861,912.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,861,912.06/23,514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,558.82

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