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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,287.66, 34,931.49 and 5,757.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,287.66, 34,931.49 and 5,757.82 is: 8,636.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,287.66 : 34,931.49 = 5,757.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,287.66/34,931.49 = 5,757.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,287.66x = 34,931.49 × 5,757.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,287.66x = 201,129,231.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,129,231.75/23,287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,636.73

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