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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,156.61, 34,737.86 and 7,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,156.61, 34,737.86 and 7,356 is: 11,034.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,156.61 : 34,737.86 = 7,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,156.61/34,737.86 = 7,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,156.61x = 34,737.86 × 7,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,156.61x = 255,531,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,531,698.16/23,156.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.94

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