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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.62, 35,104.23 and 8,618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.62, 35,104.23 and 8,618.84 is: 12,916.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.62 : 35,104.23 = 8,618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.62/35,104.23 = 8,618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.62x = 35,104.23 × 8,618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.62x = 302,557,741.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,557,741.69/23,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,916.78

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