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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,299.84, 34,955.28 and 10,154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,299.84, 34,955.28 and 10,154.56 is: 15,234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,299.84 : 34,955.28 = 10,154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,299.84/34,955.28 = 10,154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,299.84x = 34,955.28 × 10,154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,299.84x = 354,955,488.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,955,488.08/23,299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,234.25

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