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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,315.85, 34,963.50 and 6,672.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,315.85, 34,963.50 and 6,672.09 is: 10,005.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,315.85 : 34,963.50 = 6,672.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,315.85/34,963.50 = 6,672.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,315.85x = 34,963.50 × 6,672.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,315.85x = 233,279,774.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,279,774.85/23,315.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.20

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