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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,380.65, 35,070.98 and 8,590.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,380.65, 35,070.98 and 8,590.05 is: 12,885.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,380.65 : 35,070.98 = 8,590.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,380.65/35,070.98 = 8,590.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,380.65x = 35,070.98 × 8,590.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,380.65x = 301,261,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,261,428.80/23,380.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,885.08

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