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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,256.16, 34,858.32 and 10,088.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,256.16, 34,858.32 and 10,088.80 is: 15,121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,256.16 : 34,858.32 = 10,088.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,256.16/34,858.32 = 10,088.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,256.16x = 34,858.32 × 10,088.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,256.16x = 351,678,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,678,618.82/23,256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,121.96

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