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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,091.26, 34,628.68 and 8,096.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,091.26, 34,628.68 and 8,096.74 is: 12,142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,091.26 : 34,628.68 = 8,096.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,091.26/34,628.68 = 8,096.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,091.26x = 34,628.68 × 8,096.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,091.26x = 280,379,418.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,379,418.50/23,091.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,142.23

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