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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,284.67, 34,905.93 and 8,490.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,284.67, 34,905.93 and 8,490.12 is: 12,727.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,284.67 : 34,905.93 = 8,490.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,284.67/34,905.93 = 8,490.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,284.67x = 34,905.93 × 8,490.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,284.67x = 296,355,534.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,355,534.41/23,284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.50

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