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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.82, 34,901.95 and 7,467.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.82, 34,901.95 and 7,467.14 is: 11,201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.82 : 34,901.95 = 7,467.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.82/34,901.95 = 7,467.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.82x = 34,901.95 × 7,467.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.82x = 260,617,746.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,617,746.92/23,265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,201.74

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