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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,412.24, 35,101.96 and 8,619.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,412.24, 35,101.96 and 8,619.24 is: 12,922.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,412.24 : 35,101.96 = 8,619.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,412.24/35,101.96 = 8,619.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,412.24x = 35,101.96 × 8,619.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,412.24x = 302,552,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,552,217.71/23,412.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,922.82

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