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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,050.55, 34,553.96 and 8,251.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,050.55, 34,553.96 and 8,251.85 is: 12,369.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,050.55 : 34,553.96 = 8,251.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,050.55/34,553.96 = 8,251.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,050.55x = 34,553.96 × 8,251.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,050.55x = 285,134,170.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,134,170.90/23,050.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,369.95

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