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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,041.81, 34,562.69 and 7,248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,041.81, 34,562.69 and 7,248.23 is: 10,872.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,041.81 : 34,562.69 = 7,248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,041.81/34,562.69 = 7,248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,041.81x = 34,562.69 × 7,248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,041.81x = 250,518,117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,518,117.48/23,041.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,872.33

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