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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,027.26, 34,540.89 and 8,235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,027.26, 34,540.89 and 8,235.28 is: 12,352.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,027.26 : 34,540.89 = 8,235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,027.26/34,540.89 = 8,235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,027.26x = 34,540.89 × 8,235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,027.26x = 284,453,900.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,453,900.60/23,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.92

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