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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,005.40, 34,511.90 and 8,210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,005.40, 34,511.90 and 8,210.34 is: 12,316.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,005.40 : 34,511.90 = 8,210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,005.40/34,511.90 = 8,210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,005.40x = 34,511.90 × 8,210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,005.40x = 283,354,391.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,354,391.99/23,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,316.87

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