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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.89, 35,571.40 and 10,551.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.89, 35,571.40 and 10,551.26 is: 15,831.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.89 : 35,571.40 = 10,551.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.89/35,571.40 = 10,551.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.89x = 35,571.40 × 10,551.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.89x = 375,323,152.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,323,152.51/23,707.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,831.15

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