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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,349.42, 35,005.50 and 8,550.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,349.42, 35,005.50 and 8,550.09 is: 12,818.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,349.42 : 35,005.50 = 8,550.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,349.42/35,005.50 = 8,550.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,349.42x = 35,005.50 × 8,550.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,349.42x = 299,300,175.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,300,175.50/23,349.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,818.31

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