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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,166.72, 34,755.20 and 10,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,166.72, 34,755.20 and 10,848 is: 16,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,166.72 : 34,755.20 = 10,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,166.72/34,755.20 = 10,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,166.72x = 34,755.20 × 10,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,166.72x = 377,024,409.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,024,409.60/23,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,274.40

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