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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,708.64, 35,572.52 and 10,552.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,708.64, 35,572.52 and 10,552.01 is: 15,832.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,708.64 : 35,572.52 = 10,552.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,708.64/35,572.52 = 10,552.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,708.64x = 35,572.52 × 10,552.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,708.64x = 375,361,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,361,702.08/23,708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,832.27

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