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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,003.76, 34,511.91 and 8,214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,003.76, 34,511.91 and 8,214.18 is: 12,323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,003.76 : 34,511.91 = 8,214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,003.76/34,511.91 = 8,214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,003.76x = 34,511.91 × 8,214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,003.76x = 283,487,040.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,487,040.88/23,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.51

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