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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.61, 34,886.73 and 8,461.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.61, 34,886.73 and 8,461.55 is: 12,695.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.61 : 34,886.73 = 8,461.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.61/34,886.73 = 8,461.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.61x = 34,886.73 × 8,461.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.61x = 295,195,810.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,195,810.23/23,251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,695.71

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