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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,427.78, 35,162.46 and 10,954.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,427.78, 35,162.46 and 10,954.59 is: 16,441.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,427.78 : 35,162.46 = 10,954.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,427.78/35,162.46 = 10,954.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,427.78x = 35,162.46 × 10,954.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,427.78x = 385,190,332.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,190,332.69/23,427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,441.61

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