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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,376.52, 35,041.39 and 8,379.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,376.52, 35,041.39 and 8,379.55 is: 12,560.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,376.52 : 35,041.39 = 8,379.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,376.52/35,041.39 = 8,379.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,376.52x = 35,041.39 × 8,379.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,376.52x = 293,631,200.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,631,200.98/23,376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.95

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