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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,524.97, 35,278.07 and 10,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,524.97, 35,278.07 and 10,368 is: 15,547.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,524.97 : 35,278.07 = 10,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,524.97/35,278.07 = 10,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,524.97x = 35,278.07 × 10,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,524.97x = 365,762,977.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,762,977.92/23,524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,547.86

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