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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.62, 35,145.84 and 8,644.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.62, 35,145.84 and 8,644.06 is: 12,956.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.62 : 35,145.84 = 8,644.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.62/35,145.84 = 8,644.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.62x = 35,145.84 × 8,644.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.62x = 303,802,749.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,802,749.71/23,447.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,956.66

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