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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,747.78, 35,631.48 and 10,413.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,747.78, 35,631.48 and 10,413.87 is: 15,625.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,747.78 : 35,631.48 = 10,413.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,747.78/35,631.48 = 10,413.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,747.78x = 35,631.48 × 10,413.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,747.78x = 371,061,647.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,061,647.91/23,747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,625.11

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