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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,178.57, 34,773.93 and 10,027.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,178.57, 34,773.93 and 10,027.86 is: 15,044.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,178.57 : 34,773.93 = 10,027.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,178.57/34,773.93 = 10,027.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,178.57x = 34,773.93 × 10,027.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,178.57x = 348,708,101.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,708,101.69/23,178.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,044.42

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