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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,069.22, 34,608.45 and 8,279.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,069.22, 34,608.45 and 8,279.29 is: 12,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,069.22 : 34,608.45 = 8,279.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,069.22/34,608.45 = 8,279.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,069.22x = 34,608.45 × 8,279.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,069.22x = 286,533,421.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,533,421.74/23,069.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,420.60

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