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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,209.62, 34,843.36 and 23,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,209.62, 34,843.36 and 23,103 is: 34,683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,209.62 : 34,843.36 = 23,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,209.62/34,843.36 = 23,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,209.62x = 34,843.36 × 23,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,209.62x = 804,986,146.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,986,146.08/23,209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,683.30

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