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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,337.83, 34,996.44 and 6,694.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,337.83, 34,996.44 and 6,694.09 is: 10,038.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,337.83 : 34,996.44 = 6,694.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,337.83/34,996.44 = 6,694.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,337.83x = 34,996.44 × 6,694.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,337.83x = 234,269,144.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,269,144.06/23,337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.17

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