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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,076, 34,619.22 and 7,280.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,076, 34,619.22 and 7,280.91 is: 10,923.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,076 : 34,619.22 = 7,280.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,076/34,619.22 = 7,280.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,076x = 34,619.22 × 7,280.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,076x = 252,059,425.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,059,425.09/23,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,923.01

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