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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.55, 34,881.96 and 5,724.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.55, 34,881.96 and 5,724.26 is: 8,586.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.55 : 34,881.96 = 5,724.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.55/34,881.96 = 5,724.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.55x = 34,881.96 × 5,724.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.55x = 199,673,233.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,673,233.94/23,254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,586.42

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