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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,243.72, 34,845.93 and 10,086.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,243.72, 34,845.93 and 10,086.14 is: 15,120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,243.72 : 34,845.93 = 10,086.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,243.72/34,845.93 = 10,086.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,243.72x = 34,845.93 × 10,086.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,243.72x = 351,460,928.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,460,928.41/23,243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,120.68

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