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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,895, 35,847.36 and 10,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,895, 35,847.36 and 10,044 is: 15,068.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,895 : 35,847.36 = 10,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,895/35,847.36 = 10,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,895x = 35,847.36 × 10,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,895x = 360,050,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,050,883.84/23,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,068.04

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