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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,701.89, 35,562.39 and 10,545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,701.89, 35,562.39 and 10,545.24 is: 15,822.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,701.89 : 35,562.39 = 10,545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,701.89/35,562.39 = 10,545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,701.89x = 35,562.39 × 10,545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,701.89x = 375,013,937.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,013,937.52/23,701.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,822.11

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