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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,321.70, 34,994.70 and 10,175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,321.70, 34,994.70 and 10,175.40 is: 15,268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,321.70 : 34,994.70 = 10,175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,321.70/34,994.70 = 10,175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,321.70x = 34,994.70 × 10,175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,321.70x = 356,085,070.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,085,070.38/23,321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,268.40

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