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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.96, 34,899.86 and 10,778.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.96, 34,899.86 and 10,778.92 is: 16,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.96 : 34,899.86 = 10,778.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.96/34,899.86 = 10,778.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.96x = 34,899.86 × 10,778.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.96x = 376,182,798.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,182,798.95/23,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,170.20

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