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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,003.10, 34,511.94 and 8,211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,003.10, 34,511.94 and 8,211.69 is: 12,320.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,003.10 : 34,511.94 = 8,211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,003.10/34,511.94 = 8,211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,003.10x = 34,511.94 × 8,211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,003.10x = 283,401,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,401,352.58/23,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,320.14

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