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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,197.59, 34,790.18 and 6,553.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,197.59, 34,790.18 and 6,553.71 is: 9,828.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,197.59 : 34,790.18 = 6,553.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,197.59/34,790.18 = 6,553.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,197.59x = 34,790.18 × 6,553.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,197.59x = 228,004,717.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,004,717.80/23,197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,828.81

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