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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,327.55, 34,991.22 and 6,687.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,327.55, 34,991.22 and 6,687.57 is: 10,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,327.55 : 34,991.22 = 6,687.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,327.55/34,991.22 = 6,687.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,327.55x = 34,991.22 × 6,687.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,327.55x = 234,006,233.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,006,233.14/23,327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.32

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