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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,453.36, 35,181.62 and 8,254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,453.36, 35,181.62 and 8,254.13 is: 12,381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,453.36 : 35,181.62 = 8,254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,453.36/35,181.62 = 8,254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,453.36x = 35,181.62 × 8,254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,453.36x = 290,393,554.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,393,554.60/23,453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.74

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