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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,450, 35,175 and 7,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,450, 35,175 and 7,034 is: 10,551

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,450 : 35,175 = 7,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,450/35,175 = 7,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,450x = 35,175 × 7,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,450x = 247,420,950
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,420,950/23,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,551

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