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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,245.54, 34,862.08 and 10,094.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,245.54, 34,862.08 and 10,094.78 is: 15,139.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,245.54 : 34,862.08 = 10,094.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,245.54/34,862.08 = 10,094.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,245.54x = 34,862.08 × 10,094.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,245.54x = 351,925,027.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,925,027.94/23,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,139.46

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