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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.89, 34,897.17 and 10,118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.89, 34,897.17 and 10,118.27 is: 15,174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.89 : 34,897.17 = 10,118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.89/34,897.17 = 10,118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.89x = 34,897.17 × 10,118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.89x = 353,098,988.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,098,988.30/23,268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,174.72

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