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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,309.28, 34,966.97 and 8,525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,309.28, 34,966.97 and 8,525.16 is: 12,788.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,309.28 : 34,966.97 = 8,525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,309.28/34,966.97 = 8,525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,309.28x = 34,966.97 × 8,525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,309.28x = 298,098,971.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,098,971.34/23,309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.85

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