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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.64, 34,996.59 and 7,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.64, 34,996.59 and 7,751 is: 11,622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.64 : 34,996.59 = 7,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.64/34,996.59 = 7,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.64x = 34,996.59 × 7,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.64x = 271,258,569.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,258,569.09/23,338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,622.72

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