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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,426.52, 35,153.52 and 8,645.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,426.52, 35,153.52 and 8,645.74 is: 12,973.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,426.52 : 35,153.52 = 8,645.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,426.52/35,153.52 = 8,645.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,426.52x = 35,153.52 × 8,645.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,426.52x = 303,928,194.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,928,194.00/23,426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,973.68

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