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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,526.96, 35,281.06 and 10,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,526.96, 35,281.06 and 10,370 is: 15,550.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,526.96 : 35,281.06 = 10,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,526.96/35,281.06 = 10,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,526.96x = 35,281.06 × 10,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,526.96x = 365,864,592.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,864,592.20/23,526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,550.87

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