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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,428.81, 35,139.30 and 10,277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,428.81, 35,139.30 and 10,277.65 is: 15,414.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,428.81 : 35,139.30 = 10,277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,428.81/35,139.30 = 10,277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,428.81x = 35,139.30 × 10,277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,428.81x = 361,149,426.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,149,426.65/23,428.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,414.76

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