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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,506.74, 35,261.93 and 10,180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,506.74, 35,261.93 and 10,180.62 is: 15,271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,506.74 : 35,261.93 = 10,180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,506.74/35,261.93 = 10,180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,506.74x = 35,261.93 × 10,180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,506.74x = 358,988,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,988,335.25/23,506.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,271.72

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