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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,051.76, 34,573.40 and 8,060.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,051.76, 34,573.40 and 8,060.70 is: 12,089.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,051.76 : 34,573.40 = 8,060.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,051.76/34,573.40 = 8,060.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,051.76x = 34,573.40 × 8,060.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,051.76x = 278,685,805.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,685,805.38/23,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,089.57

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