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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,019.35, 34,524.03 and 8,229.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,019.35, 34,524.03 and 8,229.29 is: 12,342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,019.35 : 34,524.03 = 8,229.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,019.35/34,524.03 = 8,229.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,019.35x = 34,524.03 × 8,229.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,019.35x = 284,108,254.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,108,254.84/23,019.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,342.15

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