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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.12, 34,889.92 and 10,122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.12, 34,889.92 and 10,122.88 is: 15,183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.12 : 34,889.92 = 10,122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.12/34,889.92 = 10,122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.12x = 34,889.92 × 10,122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.12x = 353,186,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,186,473.37/23,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,183.55

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