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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,451.48, 35,191.08 and 8,670.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,451.48, 35,191.08 and 8,670.78 is: 13,011.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,451.48 : 35,191.08 = 8,670.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,451.48/35,191.08 = 8,670.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,451.48x = 35,191.08 × 8,670.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,451.48x = 305,134,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,134,112.64/23,451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,011.29

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