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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,010.80, 34,524.30 and 11,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,010.80, 34,524.30 and 11,316.20 is: 16,978.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,010.80 : 34,524.30 = 11,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,010.80/34,524.30 = 11,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,010.80x = 34,524.30 × 11,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,010.80x = 390,683,883.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,683,883.66/23,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,978.28

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