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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,024.61, 34,533.49 and 6,382.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,024.61, 34,533.49 and 6,382.91 is: 9,573.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,024.61 : 34,533.49 = 6,382.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,024.61/34,533.49 = 6,382.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,024.61x = 34,533.49 × 6,382.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,024.61x = 220,424,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,424,158.66/23,024.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,573.42

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