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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,257.62, 34,886.46 and 8,466.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,257.62, 34,886.46 and 8,466.66 is: 12,700.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,257.62 : 34,886.46 = 8,466.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,257.62/34,886.46 = 8,466.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,257.62x = 34,886.46 × 8,466.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,257.62x = 295,371,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,371,795.42/23,257.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,700.00

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