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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,127.56, 34,692.30 and 7,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,127.56, 34,692.30 and 7,332.24 is: 10,998.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,127.56 : 34,692.30 = 7,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,127.56/34,692.30 = 7,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,127.56x = 34,692.30 × 7,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,127.56x = 254,372,269.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,372,269.75/23,127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.67

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