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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.24, 35,946 and 10,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.24, 35,946 and 10,112 is: 15,166.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.24 : 35,946 = 10,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.24/35,946 = 10,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.24x = 35,946 × 10,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.24x = 363,485,952
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,485,952/23,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,166.58

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