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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,152.80, 34,729.20 and 8,362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,152.80, 34,729.20 and 8,362.20 is: 12,543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,152.80 : 34,729.20 = 8,362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,152.80/34,729.20 = 8,362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,152.80x = 34,729.20 × 8,362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,152.80x = 290,412,516.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,412,516.24/23,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,543.30

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