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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.96, 35,969.94 and 10,129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.96, 35,969.94 and 10,129.08 is: 15,193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.96 : 35,969.94 = 10,129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.96/35,969.94 = 10,129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.96x = 35,969.94 × 10,129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.96x = 364,342,399.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,342,399.86/23,979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,193.62

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