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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,152.93, 34,729.34 and 8,361.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,152.93, 34,729.34 and 8,361.85 is: 12,542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,152.93 : 34,729.34 = 8,361.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,152.93/34,729.34 = 8,361.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,152.93x = 34,729.34 × 8,361.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,152.93x = 290,401,531.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,401,531.68/23,152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.76

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