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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,155.21, 34,707.72 and 11,295.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,155.21, 34,707.72 and 11,295.49 is: 16,930.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,155.21 : 34,707.72 = 11,295.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,155.21/34,707.72 = 11,295.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,155.21x = 34,707.72 × 11,295.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,155.21x = 392,040,704.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,040,704.18/23,155.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,930.99

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