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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,436.64, 35,142.36 and 10,273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,436.64, 35,142.36 and 10,273.72 is: 15,405.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,436.64 : 35,142.36 = 10,273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,436.64/35,142.36 = 10,273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,436.64x = 35,142.36 × 10,273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,436.64x = 361,042,766.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,042,766.78/23,436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,405.06

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