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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,452.49, 35,191.72 and 8,671.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,452.49, 35,191.72 and 8,671.11 is: 13,011.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,452.49 : 35,191.72 = 8,671.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,452.49/35,191.72 = 8,671.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,452.49x = 35,191.72 × 8,671.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,452.49x = 305,151,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,151,154.08/23,452.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,011.46

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