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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,169.56, 34,747 and 8,376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,169.56, 34,747 and 8,376.52 is: 12,562.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,169.56 : 34,747 = 8,376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,169.56/34,747 = 8,376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,169.56x = 34,747 × 8,376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,169.56x = 291,058,940.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,058,940.44/23,169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.13

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