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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,368.78, 35,027.65 and 8,565.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,368.78, 35,027.65 and 8,565.22 is: 12,838.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,368.78 : 35,027.65 = 8,565.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,368.78/35,027.65 = 8,565.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,368.78x = 35,027.65 × 8,565.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,368.78x = 300,019,419.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,019,419.35/23,368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,838.47

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