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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.22, 34,996.98 and 6,694.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.22, 34,996.98 and 6,694.46 is: 10,038.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.22 : 34,996.98 = 6,694.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.22/34,996.98 = 6,694.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.22x = 34,996.98 × 6,694.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.22x = 234,285,882.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,285,882.73/23,338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.72

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