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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,143.67, 34,715.25 and 7,348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,143.67, 34,715.25 and 7,348.28 is: 11,022.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,143.67 : 34,715.25 = 7,348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,143.67/34,715.25 = 7,348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,143.67x = 34,715.25 × 7,348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,143.67x = 255,097,166.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,097,166.95/23,143.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,022.33

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