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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,033.23, 34,534.65 and 8,994.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,033.23, 34,534.65 and 8,994.81 is: 13,486.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,033.23 : 34,534.65 = 8,994.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,033.23/34,534.65 = 8,994.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,033.23x = 34,534.65 × 8,994.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,033.23x = 310,632,778.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,632,778.40/23,033.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,486.29

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