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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.30, 34,897.28 and 7,470.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.30, 34,897.28 and 7,470.21 is: 11,205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.30 : 34,897.28 = 7,470.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.30/34,897.28 = 7,470.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.30x = 34,897.28 × 7,470.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.30x = 260,689,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,689,972.68/23,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,205.10

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