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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,041.68, 34,562.49 and 7,248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,041.68, 34,562.49 and 7,248.11 is: 10,872.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,041.68 : 34,562.49 = 7,248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,041.68/34,562.49 = 7,248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,041.68x = 34,562.49 × 7,248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,041.68x = 250,512,556.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,512,556.58/23,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,872.15

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