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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,217.66, 34,805.31 and 8,423.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,217.66, 34,805.31 and 8,423.31 is: 12,627.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,217.66 : 34,805.31 = 8,423.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,217.66/34,805.31 = 8,423.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,217.66x = 34,805.31 × 8,423.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,217.66x = 293,175,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,175,915.78/23,217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.28

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