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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.98, 35,511.84 and 10,520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.98, 35,511.84 and 10,520.16 is: 15,783.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.98 : 35,511.84 = 10,520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.98/35,511.84 = 10,520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.98x = 35,511.84 × 10,520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.98x = 373,590,238.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,590,238.69/23,668.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,783.96

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