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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,411.91, 35,101.47 and 8,618.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,411.91, 35,101.47 and 8,618.91 is: 12,922.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,411.91 : 35,101.47 = 8,618.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,411.91/35,101.47 = 8,618.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,411.91x = 35,101.47 × 8,618.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,411.91x = 302,536,410.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,536,410.80/23,411.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,922.33

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