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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,041.60, 34,567.88 and 7,459.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,041.60, 34,567.88 and 7,459.22 is: 11,190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,041.60 : 34,567.88 = 7,459.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,041.60/34,567.88 = 7,459.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,041.60x = 34,567.88 × 7,459.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,041.60x = 257,849,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,849,421.85/23,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,190.60

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