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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.67, 34,872.66 and 10,104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.67, 34,872.66 and 10,104.03 is: 15,147.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.67 : 34,872.66 = 10,104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.67/34,872.66 = 10,104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.67x = 34,872.66 × 10,104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.67x = 352,354,402.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,354,402.82/23,261.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,147.43

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