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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,356.23, 35,073.23 and 23,174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,356.23, 35,073.23 and 23,174.79 is: 34,800.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,356.23 : 35,073.23 = 23,174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,356.23/35,073.23 = 23,174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,356.23x = 35,073.23 × 23,174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,356.23x = 812,814,624.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,814,624.00/23,356.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,800.76

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