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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.99, 34,881.73 and 10,107.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.99, 34,881.73 and 10,107.38 is: 15,160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.99 : 34,881.73 = 10,107.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.99/34,881.73 = 10,107.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.99x = 34,881.73 × 10,107.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.99x = 352,562,962.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,562,962.10/23,254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,160.75

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