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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.21, 34,901.74 and 10,780.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.21, 34,901.74 and 10,780.17 is: 16,172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.21 : 34,901.74 = 10,780.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.21/34,901.74 = 10,780.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.21x = 34,901.74 × 10,780.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.21x = 376,246,690.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,246,690.50/23,265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,172.07

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