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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.63, 34,902.49 and 6,628.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.63, 34,902.49 and 6,628.77 is: 9,943.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.63 : 34,902.49 = 6,628.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.63/34,902.49 = 6,628.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.63x = 34,902.49 × 6,628.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.63x = 231,360,578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,360,578.64/23,268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,943.03

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