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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.58, 34,730.49 and 10,687.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.58, 34,730.49 and 10,687.51 is: 16,009.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.58 : 34,730.49 = 10,687.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.58/34,730.49 = 10,687.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.58x = 34,730.49 × 10,687.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.58x = 371,182,459.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,182,459.18/23,184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,009.88

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