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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,086.95, 34,630.97 and 8,296.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,086.95, 34,630.97 and 8,296.95 is: 12,445.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,086.95 : 34,630.97 = 8,296.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,086.95/34,630.97 = 8,296.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,086.95x = 34,630.97 × 8,296.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,086.95x = 287,331,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,331,385.06/23,086.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,445.62

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