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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.96, 34,898.39 and 7,470.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.96, 34,898.39 and 7,470.96 is: 11,206.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.96 : 34,898.39 = 7,470.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.96/34,898.39 = 7,470.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.96x = 34,898.39 × 7,470.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.96x = 260,724,363.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,724,363.56/23,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,206.26

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