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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,545.98, 35,309.58 and 10,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,545.98, 35,309.58 and 10,389 is: 15,579.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,545.98 : 35,309.58 = 10,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,545.98/35,309.58 = 10,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,545.98x = 35,309.58 × 10,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,545.98x = 366,831,226.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,831,226.62/23,545.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,579.36

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