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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,267.67, 34,902.20 and 8,487.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,267.67, 34,902.20 and 8,487.66 is: 12,731.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,267.67 : 34,902.20 = 8,487.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,267.67/34,902.20 = 8,487.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,267.67x = 34,902.20 × 8,487.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,267.67x = 296,238,006.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,238,006.85/23,267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,731.74

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