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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,461.76, 35,167.80 and 10,971.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,461.76, 35,167.80 and 10,971.29 is: 16,445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,461.76 : 35,167.80 = 10,971.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,461.76/35,167.80 = 10,971.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,461.76x = 35,167.80 × 10,971.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,461.76x = 385,836,132.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,836,132.46/23,461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,445.32

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