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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,214.59, 34,835.71 and 8,424.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,214.59, 34,835.71 and 8,424.66 is: 12,642.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,214.59 : 34,835.71 = 8,424.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,214.59/34,835.71 = 8,424.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,214.59x = 34,835.71 × 8,424.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,214.59x = 293,479,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,479,012.61/23,214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,642.01

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