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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,427.54, 35,155.06 and 8,646.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,427.54, 35,155.06 and 8,646.76 is: 12,975.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,427.54 : 35,155.06 = 8,646.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,427.54/35,155.06 = 8,646.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,427.54x = 35,155.06 × 8,646.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,427.54x = 303,977,323.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,977,323.37/23,427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,975.21

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