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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,318.16, 34,967.98 and 10,161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,318.16, 34,967.98 and 10,161.33 is: 15,237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,318.16 : 34,967.98 = 10,161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,318.16/34,967.98 = 10,161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,318.16x = 34,967.98 × 10,161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,318.16x = 355,321,184.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,321,184.21/23,318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,237.96

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