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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,336.04, 34,998.86 and 6,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,336.04, 34,998.86 and 6,696 is: 10,042.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,336.04 : 34,998.86 = 6,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,336.04/34,998.86 = 6,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,336.04x = 34,998.86 × 6,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,336.04x = 234,352,366.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,352,366.56/23,336.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.51

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