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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,329.98, 34,994.97 and 7,747.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,329.98, 34,994.97 and 7,747.61 is: 11,621.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,329.98 : 34,994.97 = 7,747.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,329.98/34,994.97 = 7,747.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,329.98x = 34,994.97 × 7,747.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,329.98x = 271,127,204.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,127,204.55/23,329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,621.41

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