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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,160.39, 34,740.34 and 5,630.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,160.39, 34,740.34 and 5,630.24 is: 8,445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,160.39 : 34,740.34 = 5,630.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,160.39/34,740.34 = 5,630.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,160.39x = 34,740.34 × 5,630.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,160.39x = 195,596,250.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,596,250.03/23,160.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,445.29

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