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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,399.22, 35,067.78 and 10,237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,399.22, 35,067.78 and 10,237.26 is: 15,342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,399.22 : 35,067.78 = 10,237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,399.22/35,067.78 = 10,237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,399.22x = 35,067.78 × 10,237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,399.22x = 358,997,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,997,981.48/23,399.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,342.31

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