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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,163.82, 34,718.88 and 10,657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,163.82, 34,718.88 and 10,657.60 is: 15,974.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,163.82 : 34,718.88 = 10,657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,163.82/34,718.88 = 10,657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,163.82x = 34,718.88 × 10,657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,163.82x = 370,019,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,019,888.66/23,163.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,974.05

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