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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,141.92, 34,686.96 and 10,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,141.92, 34,686.96 and 10,804 is: 16,193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,141.92 : 34,686.96 = 10,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,141.92/34,686.96 = 10,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,141.92x = 34,686.96 × 10,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,141.92x = 374,757,915.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,757,915.84/23,141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,193.90

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