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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.72, 35,256.66 and 10,358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.72, 35,256.66 and 10,358.92 is: 15,532.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.72 : 35,256.66 = 10,358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.72/35,256.66 = 10,358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.72x = 35,256.66 × 10,358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.72x = 365,220,920.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,220,920.41/23,512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,532.91

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