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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,029, 34,555.02 and 10,549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,029, 34,555.02 and 10,549 is: 15,828.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,029 : 34,555.02 = 10,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,029/34,555.02 = 10,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,029x = 34,555.02 × 10,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,029x = 364,520,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,520,905.98/23,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,828.78

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