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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,363.26, 35,049.50 and 8,572.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,363.26, 35,049.50 and 8,572.30 is: 12,860.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,363.26 : 35,049.50 = 8,572.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,363.26/35,049.50 = 8,572.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,363.26x = 35,049.50 × 8,572.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,363.26x = 300,454,828.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,454,828.85/23,363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,860.14

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