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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,060, 34,611.86 and 10,594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,060, 34,611.86 and 10,594.08 is: 15,901.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,060 : 34,611.86 = 10,594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,060/34,611.86 = 10,594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,060x = 34,611.86 × 10,594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,060x = 366,680,813.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,680,813.79/23,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,901.16

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