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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,462.76, 35,169.30 and 10,972.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,462.76, 35,169.30 and 10,972.29 is: 16,446.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,462.76 : 35,169.30 = 10,972.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,462.76/35,169.30 = 10,972.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,462.76x = 35,169.30 × 10,972.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,462.76x = 385,887,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,887,758.70/23,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,446.82

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