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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,233.79, 34,850.48 and 10,095.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,233.79, 34,850.48 and 10,095.59 is: 15,143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,233.79 : 34,850.48 = 10,095.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,233.79/34,850.48 = 10,095.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,233.79x = 34,850.48 × 10,095.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,233.79x = 351,835,932.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,835,932.65/23,233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,143.29

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