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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,031.63, 34,551.36 and 7,233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,031.63, 34,551.36 and 7,233.63 is: 10,851.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,031.63 : 34,551.36 = 7,233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,031.63/34,551.36 = 7,233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,031.63x = 34,551.36 × 7,233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,031.63x = 249,931,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,931,754.24/23,031.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,851.67

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