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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,315.72, 34,982.22 and 10,842.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,315.72, 34,982.22 and 10,842.44 is: 16,267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,315.72 : 34,982.22 = 10,842.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,315.72/34,982.22 = 10,842.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,315.72x = 34,982.22 × 10,842.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,315.72x = 379,292,621.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,292,621.42/23,315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,267.68

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