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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,359.64, 35,043.42 and 10,211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,359.64, 35,043.42 and 10,211.72 is: 15,319.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,359.64 : 35,043.42 = 10,211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,359.64/35,043.42 = 10,211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,359.64x = 35,043.42 × 10,211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,359.64x = 357,853,592.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,853,592.88/23,359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,319.31

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