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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,333.76, 35,007.12 and 10,187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,333.76, 35,007.12 and 10,187.28 is: 15,283.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,333.76 : 35,007.12 = 10,187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,333.76/35,007.12 = 10,187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,333.76x = 35,007.12 × 10,187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,333.76x = 356,627,333.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,627,333.43/23,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,283.75

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