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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,411.92, 35,101.46 and 8,618.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,411.92, 35,101.46 and 8,618.92 is: 12,922.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,411.92 : 35,101.46 = 8,618.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,411.92/35,101.46 = 8,618.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,411.92x = 35,101.46 × 8,618.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,411.92x = 302,536,675.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,536,675.62/23,411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,922.34

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