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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,035.41, 34,560.42 and 8,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,035.41, 34,560.42 and 8,244 is: 12,368.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,035.41 : 34,560.42 = 8,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,035.41/34,560.42 = 8,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,035.41x = 34,560.42 × 8,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,035.41x = 284,916,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,916,102.48/23,035.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,368.61

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