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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.70, 34,996.20 and 10,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.70, 34,996.20 and 10,176.40 is: 15,269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.70 : 34,996.20 = 10,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.70/34,996.20 = 10,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.70x = 34,996.20 × 10,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.70x = 356,135,329.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,135,329.68/23,322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,269.90

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