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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,321.93, 34,972.56 and 6,678.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,321.93, 34,972.56 and 6,678.17 is: 10,014.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,321.93 : 34,972.56 = 6,678.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,321.93/34,972.56 = 6,678.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,321.93x = 34,972.56 × 6,678.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,321.93x = 233,552,526.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,552,526.15/23,321.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,014.29

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