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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,287.92, 34,901.64 and 10,122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,287.92, 34,901.64 and 10,122.72 is: 15,170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,287.92 : 34,901.64 = 10,122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,287.92/34,901.64 = 10,122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,287.92x = 34,901.64 × 10,122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,287.92x = 353,299,529.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,299,529.26/23,287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,170.94

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