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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,243.68, 34,845.92 and 10,086.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,243.68, 34,845.92 and 10,086.16 is: 15,120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,243.68 : 34,845.92 = 10,086.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,243.68/34,845.92 = 10,086.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,243.68x = 34,845.92 × 10,086.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,243.68x = 351,461,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,461,524.47/23,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,120.73

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