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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,131.36, 34,702.56 and 7,549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,131.36, 34,702.56 and 7,549 is: 11,325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,131.36 : 34,702.56 = 7,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,131.36/34,702.56 = 7,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,131.36x = 34,702.56 × 7,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,131.36x = 261,969,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,969,625.44/23,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,325.30

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