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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,264.96, 34,901.36 and 10,779.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,264.96, 34,901.36 and 10,779.92 is: 16,171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,264.96 : 34,901.36 = 10,779.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,264.96/34,901.36 = 10,779.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,264.96x = 34,901.36 × 10,779.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,264.96x = 376,233,868.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,233,868.69/23,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,171.70

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