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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,170.02, 34,728.18 and 10,663.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,170.02, 34,728.18 and 10,663.79 is: 15,983.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,170.02 : 34,728.18 = 10,663.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,170.02/34,728.18 = 10,663.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,170.02x = 34,728.18 × 10,663.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,170.02x = 370,333,804.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,333,804.97/23,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,983.32

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