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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,624.96, 35,413.12 and 10,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,624.96, 35,413.12 and 10,483.52 is: 15,714.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,624.96 : 35,413.12 = 10,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,624.96/35,413.12 = 10,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,624.96x = 35,413.12 × 10,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,624.96x = 371,254,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,254,151.78/23,624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,714.49

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