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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,360.64, 35,044.92 and 10,212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,360.64, 35,044.92 and 10,212.72 is: 15,320.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,360.64 : 35,044.92 = 10,212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,360.64/35,044.92 = 10,212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,360.64x = 35,044.92 × 10,212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,360.64x = 357,903,955.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,903,955.38/23,360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,320.81

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