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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,031.88, 34,522.45 and 8,989.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,031.88, 34,522.45 and 8,989.32 is: 13,474.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,031.88 : 34,522.45 = 8,989.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,031.88/34,522.45 = 8,989.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,031.88x = 34,522.45 × 8,989.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,031.88x = 310,333,350.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,333,350.23/23,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,474.08

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