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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.94, 34,906.32 and 6,854.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.94, 34,906.32 and 6,854.94 is: 10,282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.94 : 34,906.32 = 6,854.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.94/34,906.32 = 6,854.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.94x = 34,906.32 × 6,854.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.94x = 239,280,729.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,280,729.22/23,270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,282.38

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