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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.84, 34,893.90 and 6,623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.84, 34,893.90 and 6,623.04 is: 9,934.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.84 : 34,893.90 = 6,623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.84/34,893.90 = 6,623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.84x = 34,893.90 × 6,623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.84x = 231,103,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,103,695.46/23,261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,934.88

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