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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,427.53, 35,162.09 and 10,954.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,427.53, 35,162.09 and 10,954.34 is: 16,441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,427.53 : 35,162.09 = 10,954.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,427.53/35,162.09 = 10,954.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,427.53x = 35,162.09 × 10,954.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,427.53x = 385,177,434.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,177,434.20/23,427.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,441.23

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