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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.29, 34,749.08 and 8,383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.29, 34,749.08 and 8,383.26 is: 12,569.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.29 : 34,749.08 = 8,383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.29/34,749.08 = 8,383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.29x = 34,749.08 × 8,383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.29x = 291,310,530.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,310,530.48/23,176.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.33

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