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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.20, 34,855.52 and 10,098.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.20, 34,855.52 and 10,098.84 is: 15,139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.20 : 34,855.52 = 10,098.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.20/34,855.52 = 10,098.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.20x = 34,855.52 × 10,098.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.20x = 352,000,319.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,000,319.60/23,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,139.02

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