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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.44, 35,407.86 and 10,480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.44, 35,407.86 and 10,480 is: 15,709.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.44 : 35,407.86 = 10,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.44/35,407.86 = 10,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.44x = 35,407.86 × 10,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.44x = 371,074,372.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,074,372.80/23,621.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,709.22

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