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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,063.22, 34,599.42 and 8,268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,063.22, 34,599.42 and 8,268.21 is: 12,403.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,063.22 : 34,599.42 = 8,268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,063.22/34,599.42 = 8,268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,063.22x = 34,599.42 × 8,268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,063.22x = 286,075,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,075,270.44/23,063.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,403.96

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