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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,001.93, 34,502.86 and 7,208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,001.93, 34,502.86 and 7,208.18 is: 10,812.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,001.93 : 34,502.86 = 7,208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,001.93/34,502.86 = 7,208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,001.93x = 34,502.86 × 7,208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,001.93x = 248,702,634.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,702,634.86/23,001.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,812.25

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