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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,060.55, 34,590.76 and 7,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,060.55, 34,590.76 and 7,266.90 is: 10,900.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,060.55 : 34,590.76 = 7,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,060.55/34,590.76 = 7,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,060.55x = 34,590.76 × 7,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,060.55x = 251,367,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,367,575.68/23,060.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.33

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