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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,170.57, 34,755.85 and 8,379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,170.57, 34,755.85 and 8,379.16 is: 12,568.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,170.57 : 34,755.85 = 8,379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,170.57/34,755.85 = 8,379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,170.57x = 34,755.85 × 8,379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,170.57x = 291,224,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,224,720.25/23,170.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.73

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