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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,343.76, 35,037.96 and 8,566.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,343.76, 35,037.96 and 8,566.96 is: 12,858.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,343.76 : 35,037.96 = 8,566.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,343.76/35,037.96 = 8,566.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,343.76x = 35,037.96 × 8,566.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,343.76x = 300,168,801.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,168,801.80/23,343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,858.63

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