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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,193.74, 34,790.52 and 8,399.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,193.74, 34,790.52 and 8,399.21 is: 12,598.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,193.74 : 34,790.52 = 8,399.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,193.74/34,790.52 = 8,399.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,193.74x = 34,790.52 × 8,399.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,193.74x = 292,212,709.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,212,709.54/23,193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,598.77

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