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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,708, 65,562.24 and 10,876

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,708, 65,562.24 and 10,876 is: 16,314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,708 : 65,562.24 = 10,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,708/65,562.24 = 10,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,708x = 65,562.24 × 10,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,708x = 713,054,922.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,054,922.24/43,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,314.06

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