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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.24, 14,365.11 and 8,233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.24, 14,365.11 and 8,233.54 is: 11,347.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.24 : 14,365.11 = 8,233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.24/14,365.11 = 8,233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.24x = 14,365.11 × 8,233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.24x = 118,275,707.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,275,707.79/10,423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,347.31

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