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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,709.77, 35,574.21 and 10,553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,709.77, 35,574.21 and 10,553.14 is: 15,833.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,709.77 : 35,574.21 = 10,553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,709.77/35,574.21 = 10,553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,709.77x = 35,574.21 × 10,553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,709.77x = 375,419,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,419,529.58/23,709.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,833.96

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