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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.44, 34,999.68 and 10,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.44, 34,999.68 and 10,176 is: 15,270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.44 : 34,999.68 = 10,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.44/34,999.68 = 10,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.44x = 34,999.68 × 10,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.44x = 356,156,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,156,743.68/23,323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,270.34

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