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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,158.36, 34,711.28 and 10,652.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,158.36, 34,711.28 and 10,652.56 is: 15,966.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,158.36 : 34,711.28 = 10,652.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,158.36/34,711.28 = 10,652.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,158.36x = 34,711.28 × 10,652.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,158.36x = 369,764,147.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,764,147.95/23,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,966.77

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