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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,027.58, 34,542.72 and 8,238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,027.58, 34,542.72 and 8,238.06 is: 12,357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,027.58 : 34,542.72 = 8,238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,027.58/34,542.72 = 8,238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,027.58x = 34,542.72 × 8,238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,027.58x = 284,564,999.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,564,999.92/23,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,357.57

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