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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.30, 34,982.55 and 10,172.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.30, 34,982.55 and 10,172.70 is: 15,262.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.30 : 34,982.55 = 10,172.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.30/34,982.55 = 10,172.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.30x = 34,982.55 × 10,172.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.30x = 355,866,986.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,866,986.39/23,316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,262.58

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