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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.55, 34,897.78 and 7,470.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.55, 34,897.78 and 7,470.62 is: 11,205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.55 : 34,897.78 = 7,470.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.55/34,897.78 = 7,470.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.55x = 34,897.78 × 7,470.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.55x = 260,708,053.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,708,053.22/23,265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,205.75

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