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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.22, 34,982.97 and 10,842.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.22, 34,982.97 and 10,842.94 is: 16,268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.22 : 34,982.97 = 10,842.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.22/34,982.97 = 10,842.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.22x = 34,982.97 × 10,842.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.22x = 379,318,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,318,244.73/23,316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,268.43

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