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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,015.70, 34,523.55 and 8,241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,015.70, 34,523.55 and 8,241.30 is: 12,361.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,015.70 : 34,523.55 = 8,241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,015.70/34,523.55 = 8,241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,015.70x = 34,523.55 × 8,241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,015.70x = 284,518,932.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,518,932.62/23,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,361.95

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