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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,549.72, 35,321.54 and 10,399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,549.72, 35,321.54 and 10,399 is: 15,597.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,549.72 : 35,321.54 = 10,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,549.72/35,321.54 = 10,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,549.72x = 35,321.54 × 10,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,549.72x = 367,308,694.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,308,694.46/23,549.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,597.16

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