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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,362.98, 35,042.58 and 8,571.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,362.98, 35,042.58 and 8,571.30 is: 12,856.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,362.98 : 35,042.58 = 8,571.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,362.98/35,042.58 = 8,571.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,362.98x = 35,042.58 × 8,571.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,362.98x = 300,360,465.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,360,465.95/23,362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,856.26

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