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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.67, 34,900.70 and 8,486.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.67, 34,900.70 and 8,486.66 is: 12,730.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.67 : 34,900.70 = 8,486.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.67/34,900.70 = 8,486.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.67x = 34,900.70 × 8,486.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.67x = 296,190,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,190,157.73/23,266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,730.23

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