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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,298, 34,966.44 and 10,986

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,298, 34,966.44 and 10,986 is: 16,488.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,298 : 34,966.44 = 10,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,298/34,966.44 = 10,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,298x = 34,966.44 × 10,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,298x = 384,141,309.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,141,309.84/23,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,488.17

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