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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,552.24, 35,328.36 and 10,418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,552.24, 35,328.36 and 10,418 is: 15,627

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,552.24 : 35,328.36 = 10,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,552.24/35,328.36 = 10,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,552.24x = 35,328.36 × 10,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,552.24x = 368,050,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,050,854.48/23,552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,627

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