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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,136, 34,696.80 and 8,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,136, 34,696.80 and 8,343 is: 12,511.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,136 : 34,696.80 = 8,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,136/34,696.80 = 8,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,136x = 34,696.80 × 8,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,136x = 289,475,402.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,475,402.40/23,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.90

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