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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,973.79, 34,458.24 and 10,490.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,973.79, 34,458.24 and 10,490.07 is: 15,733.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,973.79 : 34,458.24 = 10,490.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,973.79/34,458.24 = 10,490.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,973.79x = 34,458.24 × 10,490.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,973.79x = 361,469,349.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,469,349.68/22,973.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,733.99

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