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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,321.02, 34,974.23 and 10,160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,321.02, 34,974.23 and 10,160.14 is: 15,237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,321.02 : 34,974.23 = 10,160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,321.02/34,974.23 = 10,160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,321.02x = 34,974.23 × 10,160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,321.02x = 355,343,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,343,073.19/23,321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,237.03

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