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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,255.82, 34,888.05 and 10,767.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,255.82, 34,888.05 and 10,767.60 is: 16,153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,255.82 : 34,888.05 = 10,767.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,255.82/34,888.05 = 10,767.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,255.82x = 34,888.05 × 10,767.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,255.82x = 375,660,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,660,567.18/23,255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,153.40

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