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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.63, 35,114.58 and 8,628.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.63, 35,114.58 and 8,628.98 is: 12,935.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.63 : 35,114.58 = 8,628.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.63/35,114.58 = 8,628.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.63x = 35,114.58 × 8,628.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.63x = 303,002,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,002,832.96/23,423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,935.78

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