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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,157.80, 34,747.08 and 10,671.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,157.80, 34,747.08 and 10,671.14 is: 16,011.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,157.80 : 34,747.08 = 10,671.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,157.80/34,747.08 = 10,671.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,157.80x = 34,747.08 × 10,671.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,157.80x = 370,791,042.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,791,042.14/23,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,011.50

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