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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,211.43, 34,795.97 and 8,416.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,211.43, 34,795.97 and 8,416.97 is: 12,617.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,211.43 : 34,795.97 = 8,416.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,211.43/34,795.97 = 8,416.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,211.43x = 34,795.97 × 8,416.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,211.43x = 292,876,593.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,876,593.53/23,211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,617.78

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