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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,009.26, 34,507.22 and 8,966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,009.26, 34,507.22 and 8,966.16 is: 13,446.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,009.26 : 34,507.22 = 8,966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,009.26/34,507.22 = 8,966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,009.26x = 34,507.22 × 8,966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,009.26x = 309,397,255.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,397,255.68/23,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,446.64

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