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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,276.73, 34,916.72 and 7,705.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,276.73, 34,916.72 and 7,705.29 is: 11,558.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,276.73 : 34,916.72 = 7,705.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,276.73/34,916.72 = 7,705.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,276.73x = 34,916.72 × 7,705.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,276.73x = 269,043,453.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,043,453.45/23,276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,558.47

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