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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.74, 34,968.11 and 8,522.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.74, 34,968.11 and 8,522.28 is: 12,780.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.74 : 34,968.11 = 8,522.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.74/34,968.11 = 8,522.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.74x = 34,968.11 × 8,522.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.74x = 298,007,981.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,007,981.88/23,317.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,780.31

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