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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,123.98, 34,687.46 and 7,329.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,123.98, 34,687.46 and 7,329.61 is: 10,994.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,123.98 : 34,687.46 = 7,329.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,123.98/34,687.46 = 7,329.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,123.98x = 34,687.46 × 7,329.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,123.98x = 254,245,553.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,245,553.69/23,123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,994.89

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