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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.48, 35,961.72 and 10,644.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.48, 35,961.72 and 10,644.34 is: 15,966.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.48 : 35,961.72 = 10,644.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.48/35,961.72 = 10,644.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.48x = 35,961.72 × 10,644.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.48x = 382,788,541.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,788,541.63/23,974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,966.50

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