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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,267.61, 34,910.76 and 8,477.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,267.61, 34,910.76 and 8,477.55 is: 12,719.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,267.61 : 34,910.76 = 8,477.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,267.61/34,910.76 = 8,477.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,267.61x = 34,910.76 × 8,477.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,267.61x = 295,957,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,957,713.44/23,267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,719.73

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