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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,197.22, 34,795.74 and 8,402.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,197.22, 34,795.74 and 8,402.68 is: 12,603.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,197.22 : 34,795.74 = 8,402.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,197.22/34,795.74 = 8,402.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,197.22x = 34,795.74 × 8,402.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,197.22x = 292,377,381.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,377,381.59/23,197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,603.98

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