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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.24, 34,915.93 and 8,486.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.24, 34,915.93 and 8,486.13 is: 12,729.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.24 : 34,915.93 = 8,486.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.24/34,915.93 = 8,486.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.24x = 34,915.93 × 8,486.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.24x = 296,301,230.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,301,230.77/23,277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,729.23

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