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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.69, 34,903.13 and 7,258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.69, 34,903.13 and 7,258.42 is: 10,887.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.69 : 34,903.13 = 7,258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.69/34,903.13 = 7,258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.69x = 34,903.13 × 7,258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.69x = 253,341,576.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,341,576.85/23,268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,887.66

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