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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,390.99, 35,062.85 and 10,072.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,390.99, 35,062.85 and 10,072.67 is: 15,098.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,390.99 : 35,062.85 = 10,072.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,390.99/35,062.85 = 10,072.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,390.99x = 35,062.85 × 10,072.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,390.99x = 353,176,466.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,176,466.95/23,390.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,098.83

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