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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,055.84, 34,553.68 and 10,571.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,055.84, 34,553.68 and 10,571.36 is: 15,843.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,055.84 : 34,553.68 = 10,571.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,055.84/34,553.68 = 10,571.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,055.84x = 34,553.68 × 10,571.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,055.84x = 365,279,390.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,279,390.60/23,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,843.25

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