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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,259.94, 34,883.73 and 10,109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,259.94, 34,883.73 and 10,109.23 is: 15,161.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,259.94 : 34,883.73 = 10,109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,259.94/34,883.73 = 10,109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,259.94x = 34,883.73 × 10,109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,259.94x = 352,647,649.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,647,649.83/23,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,161.16

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