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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,243.99, 34,846.55 and 10,772.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,243.99, 34,846.55 and 10,772.95 is: 16,150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,243.99 : 34,846.55 = 10,772.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,243.99/34,846.55 = 10,772.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,243.99x = 34,846.55 × 10,772.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,243.99x = 375,400,140.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,400,140.82/23,243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,150.42

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