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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.72, 34,843.82 and 10,073.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.72, 34,843.82 and 10,073.16 is: 15,115.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.72 : 34,843.82 = 10,073.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.72/34,843.82 = 10,073.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.72x = 34,843.82 × 10,073.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.72x = 350,987,323.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,987,323.51/23,220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,115.26

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