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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,351.72, 35,024.99 and 8,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,351.72, 35,024.99 and 8,358.23 is: 12,536.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,351.72 : 35,024.99 = 8,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,351.72/35,024.99 = 8,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,351.72x = 35,024.99 × 8,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,351.72x = 292,746,967.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,746,967.94/23,351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,536.42

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