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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.14, 34,901.16 and 10,786.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.14, 34,901.16 and 10,786.42 is: 16,181.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.14 : 34,901.16 = 10,786.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.14/34,901.16 = 10,786.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.14x = 34,901.16 × 10,786.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.14x = 376,458,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,458,570.25/23,265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,181.23

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