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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,308, 34,967.92 and 6,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,308, 34,967.92 and 6,892 is: 10,339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,308 : 34,967.92 = 6,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,308/34,967.92 = 6,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,308x = 34,967.92 × 6,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,308x = 240,998,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,998,904.64/23,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,339.75

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