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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,168, 34,758.40 and 6,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,168, 34,758.40 and 6,752 is: 10,129.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,168 : 34,758.40 = 6,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,168/34,758.40 = 6,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,168x = 34,758.40 × 6,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,168x = 234,688,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,688,716.80/23,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.87

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