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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,410.74, 35,099.71 and 8,617.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,410.74, 35,099.71 and 8,617.74 is: 12,920.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,410.74 : 35,099.71 = 8,617.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,410.74/35,099.71 = 8,617.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,410.74x = 35,099.71 × 8,617.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,410.74x = 302,480,054.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,480,054.00/23,410.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.57

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