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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,253.28, 34,879.92 and 6,837.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,253.28, 34,879.92 and 6,837.28 is: 10,255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,253.28 : 34,879.92 = 6,837.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,253.28/34,879.92 = 6,837.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,253.28x = 34,879.92 × 6,837.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,253.28x = 238,483,848.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,483,848.66/23,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,255.92

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