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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,315.74, 34,966.31 and 10,154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,315.74, 34,966.31 and 10,154.86 is: 15,229.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,315.74 : 34,966.31 = 10,154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,315.74/34,966.31 = 10,154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,315.74x = 34,966.31 × 10,154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,315.74x = 355,077,920.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,077,920.74/23,315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,229.11

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