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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,036, 34,555.92 and 6,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,036, 34,555.92 and 6,620 is: 9,930.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,036 : 34,555.92 = 6,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,036/34,555.92 = 6,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,036x = 34,555.92 × 6,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,036x = 228,760,190.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,760,190.40/23,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,930.55

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