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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,160.64, 34,723.68 and 10,845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,160.64, 34,723.68 and 10,845.76 is: 16,260.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,160.64 : 34,723.68 = 10,845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,160.64/34,723.68 = 10,845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,160.64x = 34,723.68 × 10,845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,160.64x = 376,604,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,604,699.60/23,160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,260.55

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