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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,041.82, 34,565.52 and 8,252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,041.82, 34,565.52 and 8,252.30 is: 12,379.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,041.82 : 34,565.52 = 8,252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,041.82/34,565.52 = 8,252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,041.82x = 34,565.52 × 8,252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,041.82x = 285,245,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,245,040.70/23,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,379.45

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