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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,010, 34,526.52 and 10,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,010, 34,526.52 and 10,530 is: 15,800.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,010 : 34,526.52 = 10,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,010/34,526.52 = 10,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,010x = 34,526.52 × 10,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,010x = 363,564,255.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,564,255.60/23,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,800.27

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