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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.72, 35,935.50 and 10,113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.72, 35,935.50 and 10,113.16 is: 15,160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.72 : 35,935.50 = 10,113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.72/35,935.50 = 10,113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.72x = 35,935.50 × 10,113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.72x = 363,421,461.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,421,461.18/23,971.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,160.42

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