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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,397.78, 35,110.56 and 8,617.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,397.78, 35,110.56 and 8,617.08 is: 12,930.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,397.78 : 35,110.56 = 8,617.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,397.78/35,110.56 = 8,617.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,397.78x = 35,110.56 × 8,617.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,397.78x = 302,550,504.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,550,504.36/23,397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.74

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