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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,441.98, 35,159.19 and 8,657.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,441.98, 35,159.19 and 8,657.86 is: 12,985.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,441.98 : 35,159.19 = 8,657.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,441.98/35,159.19 = 8,657.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,441.98x = 35,159.19 × 8,657.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,441.98x = 304,403,344.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,403,344.73/23,441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,985.39

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