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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,727.16, 35,602.86 and 10,588.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,727.16, 35,602.86 and 10,588.12 is: 15,887.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,727.16 : 35,602.86 = 10,588.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,727.16/35,602.86 = 10,588.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,727.16x = 35,602.86 × 10,588.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,727.16x = 376,967,354.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,967,354.02/23,727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,887.59

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