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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.70, 34,997.70 and 10,177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.70, 34,997.70 and 10,177.40 is: 15,271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.70 : 34,997.70 = 10,177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.70/34,997.70 = 10,177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.70x = 34,997.70 × 10,177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.70x = 356,185,591.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,185,591.98/23,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,271.40

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