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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,011.16, 34,524.03 and 7,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,011.16, 34,524.03 and 7,430 is: 11,147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,011.16 : 34,524.03 = 7,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,011.16/34,524.03 = 7,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,011.16x = 34,524.03 × 7,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,011.16x = 256,513,542.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,513,542.90/23,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,147.35

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