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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,398.17, 35,060.34 and 8,586.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,398.17, 35,060.34 and 8,586.71 is: 12,866.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,398.17 : 35,060.34 = 8,586.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,398.17/35,060.34 = 8,586.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,398.17x = 35,060.34 × 8,586.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,398.17x = 301,052,960.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,052,960.46/23,398.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,866.52

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