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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,243.10, 34,860.98 and 10,091.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,243.10, 34,860.98 and 10,091.94 is: 15,136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,243.10 : 34,860.98 = 10,091.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,243.10/34,860.98 = 10,091.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,243.10x = 34,860.98 × 10,091.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,243.10x = 351,814,918.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,814,918.50/23,243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,136.32

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