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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,004.68, 34,506.96 and 7,210.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,004.68, 34,506.96 and 7,210.91 is: 10,816.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,004.68 : 34,506.96 = 7,210.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,004.68/34,506.96 = 7,210.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,004.68x = 34,506.96 × 7,210.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,004.68x = 248,826,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,826,682.72/23,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,816.35

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