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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.77, 35,858.35 and 10,748.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.77, 35,858.35 and 10,748.85 is: 16,123.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.77 : 35,858.35 = 10,748.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.77/35,858.35 = 10,748.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.77x = 35,858.35 × 10,748.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.77x = 385,436,025.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,436,025.40/23,905.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,123.14

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