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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.82, 34,902.77 and 6,628.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.82, 34,902.77 and 6,628.96 is: 9,943.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.82 : 34,902.77 = 6,628.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.82/34,902.77 = 6,628.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.82x = 34,902.77 × 6,628.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.82x = 231,369,066.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,369,066.22/23,268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,943.31

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