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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,548.72, 35,320.04 and 10,398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,548.72, 35,320.04 and 10,398 is: 15,595.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,548.72 : 35,320.04 = 10,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,548.72/35,320.04 = 10,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,548.72x = 35,320.04 × 10,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,548.72x = 367,257,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,257,775.92/23,548.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,595.66

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