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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,339, 35,008.50 and 6,923

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,339, 35,008.50 and 6,923 is: 10,384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,339 : 35,008.50 = 6,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,339/35,008.50 = 6,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,339x = 35,008.50 × 6,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,339x = 242,363,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,363,845.50/23,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,384.50

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