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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,462.06, 35,168.48 and 10,971.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,462.06, 35,168.48 and 10,971.55 is: 16,445.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,462.06 : 35,168.48 = 10,971.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,462.06/35,168.48 = 10,971.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,462.06x = 35,168.48 × 10,971.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,462.06x = 385,852,736.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,852,736.74/23,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,445.82

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