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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,560.96, 35,332.08 and 10,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,560.96, 35,332.08 and 10,404 is: 15,601.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,560.96 : 35,332.08 = 10,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,560.96/35,332.08 = 10,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,560.96x = 35,332.08 × 10,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,560.96x = 367,594,960.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,594,960.32/23,560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,601.87

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