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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,171.52, 34,730.43 and 10,665.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,171.52, 34,730.43 and 10,665.29 is: 15,985.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,171.52 : 34,730.43 = 10,665.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,171.52/34,730.43 = 10,665.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,171.52x = 34,730.43 × 10,665.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,171.52x = 370,409,934.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,409,934.12/23,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,985.57

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