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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,259.61, 34,876.58 and 7,244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,259.61, 34,876.58 and 7,244.79 is: 10,863.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,259.61 : 34,876.58 = 7,244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,259.61/34,876.58 = 7,244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,259.61x = 34,876.58 × 7,244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,259.61x = 252,673,527.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,673,527.19/23,259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,863.19

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