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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,410.37, 35,099.15 and 8,617.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,410.37, 35,099.15 and 8,617.36 is: 12,920.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,410.37 : 35,099.15 = 8,617.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,410.37/35,099.15 = 8,617.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,410.37x = 35,099.15 × 8,617.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,410.37x = 302,462,069.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,462,069.17/23,410.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.01

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