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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.96, 34,744.83 and 8,382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.96, 34,744.83 and 8,382.59 is: 12,566.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.96 : 34,744.83 = 8,382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.96/34,744.83 = 8,382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.96x = 34,744.83 × 8,382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.96x = 291,251,622.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,251,622.60/23,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,566.43

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