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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.89, 35,858.54 and 10,748.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.89, 35,858.54 and 10,748.97 is: 16,123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.89 : 35,858.54 = 10,748.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.89/35,858.54 = 10,748.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.89x = 35,858.54 × 10,748.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.89x = 385,442,397.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,442,397.58/23,905.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,123.32

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