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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,028.58, 34,544.22 and 8,239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,028.58, 34,544.22 and 8,239.06 is: 12,359.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,028.58 : 34,544.22 = 8,239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,028.58/34,544.22 = 8,239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,028.58x = 34,544.22 × 8,239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,028.58x = 284,611,901.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,611,901.23/23,028.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,359.07

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