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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,366.33, 35,049.98 and 8,374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,366.33, 35,049.98 and 8,374.42 is: 12,561.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,366.33 : 35,049.98 = 8,374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,366.33/35,049.98 = 8,374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,366.33x = 35,049.98 × 8,374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,366.33x = 293,523,253.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,523,253.51/23,366.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.80

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