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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,196.72, 34,795.08 and 8,405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,196.72, 34,795.08 and 8,405.60 is: 12,608.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,196.72 : 34,795.08 = 8,405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,196.72/34,795.08 = 8,405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,196.72x = 34,795.08 × 8,405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,196.72x = 292,473,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,473,524.45/23,196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.40

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