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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,122.36, 34,689.06 and 7,540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,122.36, 34,689.06 and 7,540 is: 11,311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,122.36 : 34,689.06 = 7,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,122.36/34,689.06 = 7,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,122.36x = 34,689.06 × 7,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,122.36x = 261,555,512.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,555,512.40/23,122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,311.80

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