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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,327.28, 35,006.70 and 10,172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,327.28, 35,006.70 and 10,172.04 is: 15,264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,327.28 : 35,006.70 = 10,172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,327.28/35,006.70 = 10,172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,327.28x = 35,006.70 × 10,172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,327.28x = 356,089,552.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,089,552.67/23,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,264.94

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