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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,274.42, 34,905.39 and 10,123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,274.42, 34,905.39 and 10,123.80 is: 15,182.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,274.42 : 34,905.39 = 10,123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,274.42/34,905.39 = 10,123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,274.42x = 34,905.39 × 10,123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,274.42x = 353,375,187.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,375,187.28/23,274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,182.99

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