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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.92, 35,117.42 and 8,624.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.92, 35,117.42 and 8,624.75 is: 12,930.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.92 : 35,117.42 = 8,624.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.92/35,117.42 = 8,624.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.92x = 35,117.42 × 8,624.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.92x = 302,878,749.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,878,749.43/23,423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.32

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