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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.56, 34,885.98 and 10,777.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.56, 34,885.98 and 10,777.56 is: 16,170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.56 : 34,885.98 = 10,777.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.56/34,885.98 = 10,777.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.56x = 34,885.98 × 10,777.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.56x = 375,985,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,985,742.61/23,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,170.34

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