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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.60, 34,881.89 and 6,838.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.60, 34,881.89 and 6,838.60 is: 10,257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.60 : 34,881.89 = 6,838.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.60/34,881.89 = 6,838.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.60x = 34,881.89 × 6,838.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.60x = 238,543,222.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,543,222.85/23,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,257.90

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