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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.72, 35,419.77 and 10,469.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.72, 35,419.77 and 10,469.30 is: 15,707.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.72 : 35,419.77 = 10,469.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.72/35,419.77 = 10,469.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.72x = 35,419.77 × 10,469.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.72x = 370,820,020.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,820,020.96/23,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,707.57

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