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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.84, 34,901.40 and 6,628.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.84, 34,901.40 and 6,628.04 is: 9,942.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.84 : 34,901.40 = 6,628.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.84/34,901.40 = 6,628.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.84x = 34,901.40 × 6,628.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.84x = 231,327,875.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,327,875.26/23,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,942.38

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