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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,900.24, 35,843.88 and 10,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,900.24, 35,843.88 and 10,046 is: 15,066.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,900.24 : 35,843.88 = 10,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,900.24/35,843.88 = 10,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,900.24x = 35,843.88 × 10,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,900.24x = 360,087,618.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,087,618.48/23,900.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,066.28

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