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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,700.79, 35,552.40 and 10,554.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,700.79, 35,552.40 and 10,554.09 is: 15,831.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,700.79 : 35,552.40 = 10,554.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,700.79/35,552.40 = 10,554.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,700.79x = 35,552.40 × 10,554.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,700.79x = 375,223,229.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,223,229.32/23,700.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,831.68

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