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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.50, 35,971.11 and 10,126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.50, 35,971.11 and 10,126.50 is: 15,191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.50 : 35,971.11 = 10,126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.50/35,971.11 = 10,126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.50x = 35,971.11 × 10,126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.50x = 364,261,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,261,445.42/23,977.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,191.80

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