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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,041.89, 34,568.86 and 7,246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,041.89, 34,568.86 and 7,246.28 is: 10,871.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,041.89 : 34,568.86 = 7,246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,041.89/34,568.86 = 7,246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,041.89x = 34,568.86 × 7,246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,041.89x = 250,495,466.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,495,466.00/23,041.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,871.31

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