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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,125.92, 34,688.66 and 7,332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,125.92, 34,688.66 and 7,332.45 is: 10,998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,125.92 : 34,688.66 = 7,332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,125.92/34,688.66 = 7,332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,125.92x = 34,688.66 × 7,332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,125.92x = 254,352,828.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,352,828.35/23,125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.60

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