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