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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,449.79, 35,166.38 and 8,654.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,449.79, 35,166.38 and 8,654.73 is: 12,979.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,449.79 : 35,166.38 = 8,654.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,449.79/35,166.38 = 8,654.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,449.79x = 35,166.38 × 8,654.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,449.79x = 304,355,480.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,355,480.70/23,449.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,979.03

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