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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,691.62, 35,545.89 and 10,177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,691.62, 35,545.89 and 10,177.12 is: 15,269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,691.62 : 35,545.89 = 10,177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,691.62/35,545.89 = 10,177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,691.62x = 35,545.89 × 10,177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,691.62x = 361,754,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,754,737.34/23,691.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,269.31

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