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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,158.92, 34,738.38 and 5,628.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,158.92, 34,738.38 and 5,628.76 is: 8,443.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,158.92 : 34,738.38 = 5,628.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,158.92/34,738.38 = 5,628.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,158.92x = 34,738.38 × 5,628.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,158.92x = 195,534,003.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,534,003.81/23,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,443.14

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