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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,639.98, 35,465.22 and 10,315.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,639.98, 35,465.22 and 10,315.13 is: 15,474.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,639.98 : 35,465.22 = 10,315.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,639.98/35,465.22 = 10,315.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,639.98x = 35,465.22 × 10,315.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,639.98x = 365,828,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,828,354.78/23,639.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,474.99

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