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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.89, 35,993.50 and 10,839.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.89, 35,993.50 and 10,839.06 is: 16,258.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.89 : 35,993.50 = 10,839.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.89/35,993.50 = 10,839.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.89x = 35,993.50 × 10,839.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.89x = 390,135,679.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,135,679.01/23,995.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,258.44

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