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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,731.92, 35,607.70 and 10,398.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,731.92, 35,607.70 and 10,398.03 is: 15,601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,731.92 : 35,607.70 = 10,398.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,731.92/35,607.70 = 10,398.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,731.92x = 35,607.70 × 10,398.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,731.92x = 370,249,812.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,249,812.30/23,731.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,601.34

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