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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.70, 34,913.60 and 7,481.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.70, 34,913.60 and 7,481.46 is: 11,221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.70 : 34,913.60 = 7,481.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.70/34,913.60 = 7,481.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.70x = 34,913.60 × 7,481.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.70x = 261,204,701.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,204,701.86/23,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,221.24

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