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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,385.65, 35,057.70 and 8,591.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,385.65, 35,057.70 and 8,591.09 is: 12,879.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,385.65 : 35,057.70 = 8,591.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,385.65/35,057.70 = 8,591.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,385.65x = 35,057.70 × 8,591.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,385.65x = 301,183,680.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,183,680.60/23,385.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,879.00

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