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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.92, 34,635.74 and 23,127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.92, 34,635.74 and 23,127.52 is: 34,429.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.92 : 34,635.74 = 23,127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.92/34,635.74 = 23,127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.92x = 34,635.74 × 23,127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.92x = 801,038,876.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,038,876.12/23,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,429.71

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