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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,346.83, 35,042.12 and 10,875.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,346.83, 35,042.12 and 10,875.46 is: 16,323.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,346.83 : 35,042.12 = 10,875.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,346.83/35,042.12 = 10,875.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,346.83x = 35,042.12 × 10,875.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,346.83x = 381,099,174.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,099,174.38/23,346.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,323.38

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