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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,179.59, 34,742.52 and 10,673.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,179.59, 34,742.52 and 10,673.37 is: 15,997.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,179.59 : 34,742.52 = 10,673.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,179.59/34,742.52 = 10,673.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,179.59x = 34,742.52 × 10,673.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,179.59x = 370,819,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,819,770.69/23,179.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,997.68

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