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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,727.63, 35,556.30 and 10,388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,727.63, 35,556.30 and 10,388.28 is: 15,567.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,727.63 : 35,556.30 = 10,388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,727.63/35,556.30 = 10,388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,727.63x = 35,556.30 × 10,388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,727.63x = 369,368,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,368,933.50/23,727.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,567.04

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