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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,272.97, 34,914.85 and 7,689.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,272.97, 34,914.85 and 7,689.65 is: 11,536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,272.97 : 34,914.85 = 7,689.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,272.97/34,914.85 = 7,689.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,272.97x = 34,914.85 × 7,689.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,272.97x = 268,482,782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,482,782.50/23,272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,536.25

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