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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,190, 34,785 and 10,878

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,190, 34,785 and 10,878 is: 16,317

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,190 : 34,785 = 10,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,190/34,785 = 10,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,190x = 34,785 × 10,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,190x = 378,391,230
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,391,230/23,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,317

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