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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.81, 34,881.90 and 5,724.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.81, 34,881.90 and 5,724.79 is: 8,587.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.81 : 34,881.90 = 5,724.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.81/34,881.90 = 5,724.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.81x = 34,881.90 × 5,724.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.81x = 199,691,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,691,552.30/23,254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,587.11

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