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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,259.60, 34,895.52 and 10,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,259.60, 34,895.52 and 10,114.56 is: 15,174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,259.60 : 34,895.52 = 10,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,259.60/34,895.52 = 10,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,259.60x = 34,895.52 × 10,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,259.60x = 352,952,830.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,952,830.77/23,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,174.50

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