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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,717.80, 35,565.90 and 10,563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,717.80, 35,565.90 and 10,563.40 is: 15,840.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,717.80 : 35,565.90 = 10,563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,717.80/35,565.90 = 10,563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,717.80x = 35,565.90 × 10,563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,717.80x = 375,696,828.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,696,828.06/23,717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,840.29

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