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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,076.46, 34,614.86 and 8,285.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,076.46, 34,614.86 and 8,285.51 is: 12,428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,076.46 : 34,614.86 = 8,285.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,076.46/34,614.86 = 8,285.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,076.46x = 34,614.86 × 8,285.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,076.46x = 286,801,768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,801,768.68/23,076.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.33

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