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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,121.93, 34,682.49 and 6,481.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,121.93, 34,682.49 and 6,481.71 is: 9,722.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,121.93 : 34,682.49 = 6,481.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,121.93/34,682.49 = 6,481.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,121.93x = 34,682.49 × 6,481.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,121.93x = 224,801,842.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,801,842.26/23,121.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,722.45

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