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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,028.13, 34,529.90 and 8,228.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,028.13, 34,529.90 and 8,228.98 is: 12,339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,028.13 : 34,529.90 = 8,228.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,028.13/34,529.90 = 8,228.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,028.13x = 34,529.90 × 8,228.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,028.13x = 284,145,664.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,145,664.29/23,028.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,339.07

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