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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,122.70, 34,684.59 and 8,332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,122.70, 34,684.59 and 8,332.82 is: 12,499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,122.70 : 34,684.59 = 8,332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,122.70/34,684.59 = 8,332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,122.70x = 34,684.59 × 8,332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,122.70x = 289,020,445.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,020,445.24/23,122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.42

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