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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.95, 34,640.25 and 23,130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.95, 34,640.25 and 23,130.56 is: 34,434.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.95 : 34,640.25 = 23,130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.95/34,640.25 = 23,130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.95x = 34,640.25 × 23,130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.95x = 801,248,121.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,248,121.10/23,268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,434.22

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