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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,197.65, 34,792.62 and 6,553.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,197.65, 34,792.62 and 6,553.89 is: 9,829.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,197.65 : 34,792.62 = 6,553.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,197.65/34,792.62 = 6,553.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,197.65x = 34,792.62 × 6,553.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,197.65x = 228,027,004.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,027,004.29/23,197.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,829.75

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