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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,246.39, 34,849.98 and 10,088.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,246.39, 34,849.98 and 10,088.84 is: 15,124.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,246.39 : 34,849.98 = 10,088.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,246.39/34,849.98 = 10,088.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,246.39x = 34,849.98 × 10,088.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,246.39x = 351,595,959.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,595,959.35/23,246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,124.75

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