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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,417.71, 35,122.97 and 8,623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,417.71, 35,122.97 and 8,623.08 is: 12,933.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,417.71 : 35,122.97 = 8,623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,417.71/35,122.97 = 8,623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,417.71x = 35,122.97 × 8,623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,417.71x = 302,868,201.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,868,201.71/23,417.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.30

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