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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,427.28, 35,143.65 and 23,427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,427.28, 35,143.65 and 23,427.28 is: 35,143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,427.28 : 35,143.65 = 23,427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,427.28/35,143.65 = 23,427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,427.28x = 35,143.65 × 23,427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,427.28x = 823,319,909.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,319,909.13/23,427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,143.65

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