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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.76, 34,891.83 and 10,114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.76, 34,891.83 and 10,114.16 is: 15,170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.76 : 34,891.83 = 10,114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.76/34,891.83 = 10,114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.76x = 34,891.83 × 10,114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.76x = 352,901,376.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,901,376.85/23,261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,170.88

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