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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,151.63, 34,722.77 and 6,512.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,151.63, 34,722.77 and 6,512.43 is: 9,767.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,151.63 : 34,722.77 = 6,512.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,151.63/34,722.77 = 6,512.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,151.63x = 34,722.77 × 6,512.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,151.63x = 226,129,609.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,129,609.03/23,151.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,767.33

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