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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.83, 34,997.94 and 6,695.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.83, 34,997.94 and 6,695.09 is: 10,039.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.83 : 34,997.94 = 6,695.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.83/34,997.94 = 6,695.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.83x = 34,997.94 × 6,695.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.83x = 234,314,358.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,314,358.11/23,338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,039.68

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