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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,171.19, 34,765.49 and 10,697.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,171.19, 34,765.49 and 10,697.19 is: 16,049.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,171.19 : 34,765.49 = 10,697.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,171.19/34,765.49 = 10,697.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,171.19x = 34,765.49 × 10,697.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,171.19x = 371,892,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,892,998.49/23,171.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,049.80

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