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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,195.79, 34,812.14 and 8,408.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,195.79, 34,812.14 and 8,408.93 is: 12,620.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,195.79 : 34,812.14 = 8,408.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,195.79/34,812.14 = 8,408.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,195.79x = 34,812.14 × 8,408.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,195.79x = 292,732,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,732,632.30/23,195.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,620.08

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