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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,406.65, 35,093.57 and 8,613.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,406.65, 35,093.57 and 8,613.65 is: 12,914.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,406.65 : 35,093.57 = 8,613.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,406.65/35,093.57 = 8,613.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,406.65x = 35,093.57 × 8,613.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,406.65x = 302,283,553.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,283,553.76/23,406.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,914.43

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