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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,147.26, 34,713.70 and 8,354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,147.26, 34,713.70 and 8,354.26 is: 12,528.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,147.26 : 34,713.70 = 8,354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,147.26/34,713.70 = 8,354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,147.26x = 34,713.70 × 8,354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,147.26x = 290,007,275.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,007,275.36/23,147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,528.80

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