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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,448.49, 35,168.94 and 8,664.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,448.49, 35,168.94 and 8,664.37 is: 12,995.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,448.49 : 35,168.94 = 8,664.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,448.49/35,168.94 = 8,664.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,448.49x = 35,168.94 × 8,664.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,448.49x = 304,716,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,716,665.35/23,448.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,995.15

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