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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,258.97, 34,888.47 and 10,104.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,258.97, 34,888.47 and 10,104.17 is: 15,156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,258.97 : 34,888.47 = 10,104.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,258.97/34,888.47 = 10,104.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,258.97x = 34,888.47 × 10,104.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,258.97x = 352,518,857.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,518,857.48/23,258.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,156.25

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