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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,708.89, 35,572.90 and 10,552.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,708.89, 35,572.90 and 10,552.26 is: 15,832.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,708.89 : 35,572.90 = 10,552.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,708.89/35,572.90 = 10,552.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,708.89x = 35,572.90 × 10,552.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,708.89x = 375,374,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,374,489.75/23,708.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,832.65

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