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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,221.07, 34,843.89 and 10,082.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,221.07, 34,843.89 and 10,082.66 is: 15,129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,221.07 : 34,843.89 = 10,082.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,221.07/34,843.89 = 10,082.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,221.07x = 34,843.89 × 10,082.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,221.07x = 351,318,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,318,921.73/23,221.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,129.32

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