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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,814.43, 35,728.58 and 10,663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,814.43, 35,728.58 and 10,663.72 is: 15,998.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,814.43 : 35,728.58 = 10,663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,814.43/35,728.58 = 10,663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,814.43x = 35,728.58 × 10,663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,814.43x = 380,999,510.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,999,510.46/23,814.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,998.68

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