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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,207.62, 34,840.36 and 23,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,207.62, 34,840.36 and 23,101 is: 34,680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,207.62 : 34,840.36 = 23,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,207.62/34,840.36 = 23,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,207.62x = 34,840.36 × 23,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,207.62x = 804,847,156.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,847,156.36/23,207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,680.30

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