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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,052.58, 34,582.02 and 8,265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,052.58, 34,582.02 and 8,265.58 is: 12,399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,052.58 : 34,582.02 = 8,265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,052.58/34,582.02 = 8,265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,052.58x = 34,582.02 × 8,265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,052.58x = 285,840,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,840,452.87/23,052.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,399.50

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