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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,332.34, 34,965.69 and 10,157.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,332.34, 34,965.69 and 10,157.09 is: 15,221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,332.34 : 34,965.69 = 10,157.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,332.34/34,965.69 = 10,157.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,332.34x = 34,965.69 × 10,157.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,332.34x = 355,149,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,149,485.41/23,332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,221.34

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