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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,170.63, 34,755.95 and 8,379.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,170.63, 34,755.95 and 8,379.22 is: 12,568.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,170.63 : 34,755.95 = 8,379.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,170.63/34,755.95 = 8,379.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,170.63x = 34,755.95 × 8,379.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,170.63x = 291,227,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,227,751.36/23,170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.83

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