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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.20, 34,635.06 and 23,140.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.20, 34,635.06 and 23,140.89 is: 34,466.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.20 : 34,635.06 = 23,140.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.20/34,635.06 = 23,140.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.20x = 34,635.06 × 23,140.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.20x = 801,486,113.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,486,113.60/23,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,466.29

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