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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,242.78, 34,858.92 and 6,602.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,242.78, 34,858.92 and 6,602.46 is: 9,902.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,242.78 : 34,858.92 = 6,602.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,242.78/34,858.92 = 6,602.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,242.78x = 34,858.92 × 6,602.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,242.78x = 230,154,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,154,624.94/23,242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.20

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