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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,209.08, 34,826.98 and 10,062.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,209.08, 34,826.98 and 10,062.78 is: 15,099.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,209.08 : 34,826.98 = 10,062.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,209.08/34,826.98 = 10,062.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,209.08x = 34,826.98 × 10,062.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,209.08x = 350,456,237.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,456,237.80/23,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,099.96

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