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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,007.79, 34,506.56 and 8,968.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,007.79, 34,506.56 and 8,968.20 is: 13,450.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,007.79 : 34,506.56 = 8,968.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,007.79/34,506.56 = 8,968.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,007.79x = 34,506.56 × 8,968.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,007.79x = 309,461,514.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,461,514.02/23,007.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.29

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