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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,238.65, 34,858.79 and 7,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,238.65, 34,858.79 and 7,444.16 is: 11,166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,238.65 : 34,858.79 = 7,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,238.65/34,858.79 = 7,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,238.65x = 34,858.79 × 7,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,238.65x = 259,494,198.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,494,198.65/23,238.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,166.49

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