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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,245.56, 34,876.98 and 10,771.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,245.56, 34,876.98 and 10,771.56 is: 16,161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,245.56 : 34,876.98 = 10,771.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,245.56/34,876.98 = 10,771.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,245.56x = 34,876.98 × 10,771.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,245.56x = 375,679,482.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,679,482.69/23,245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,161.34

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