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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,441.72, 35,175.73 and 23,263.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,441.72, 35,175.73 and 23,263.69 is: 34,908.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,441.72 : 35,175.73 = 23,263.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,441.72/35,175.73 = 23,263.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,441.72x = 35,175.73 × 23,263.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,441.72x = 818,317,263.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,317,263.35/23,441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,908.58

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