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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,181.06, 34,762.68 and 8,386.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,181.06, 34,762.68 and 8,386.14 is: 12,575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,181.06 : 34,762.68 = 8,386.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,181.06/34,762.68 = 8,386.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,181.06x = 34,762.68 × 8,386.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,181.06x = 291,524,701.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,524,701.26/23,181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,575.99

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