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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,427.64, 35,121.62 and 10,270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,427.64, 35,121.62 and 10,270.04 is: 15,396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,427.64 : 35,121.62 = 10,270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,427.64/35,121.62 = 10,270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,427.64x = 35,121.62 × 10,270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,427.64x = 360,700,442.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,700,442.26/23,427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,396.36

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