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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,281.77, 34,925.93 and 7,481.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,281.77, 34,925.93 and 7,481.51 is: 11,223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,281.77 : 34,925.93 = 7,481.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,281.77/34,925.93 = 7,481.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,281.77x = 34,925.93 × 7,481.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,281.77x = 261,298,694.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,298,694.55/23,281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,223.32

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