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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,126.27, 34,699.30 and 7,332.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,126.27, 34,699.30 and 7,332.59 is: 11,002.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,126.27 : 34,699.30 = 7,332.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,126.27/34,699.30 = 7,332.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,126.27x = 34,699.30 × 7,332.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,126.27x = 254,435,808.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,435,808.60/23,126.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,002.03

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