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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.89, 34,647.57 and 23,135.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.89, 34,647.57 and 23,135.49 is: 34,441.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.89 : 34,647.57 = 23,135.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.89/34,647.57 = 23,135.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.89x = 34,647.57 × 23,135.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.89x = 801,588,509.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,588,509.26/23,273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,441.54

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