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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,029.68, 34,512.51 and 10,518.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,029.68, 34,512.51 and 10,518.42 is: 15,763.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,029.68 : 34,512.51 = 10,518.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,029.68/34,512.51 = 10,518.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,029.68x = 34,512.51 × 10,518.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,029.68x = 363,017,075.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,017,075.43/23,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,763.01

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