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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,377.73, 35,081.93 and 8,586.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,377.73, 35,081.93 and 8,586.77 is: 12,885.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,377.73 : 35,081.93 = 8,586.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,377.73/35,081.93 = 8,586.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,377.73x = 35,081.93 × 8,586.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,377.73x = 301,240,310.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,240,310.12/23,377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,885.78

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