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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,454.59, 35,178.98 and 8,663.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,454.59, 35,178.98 and 8,663.18 is: 12,993.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,454.59 : 35,178.98 = 8,663.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,454.59/35,178.98 = 8,663.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,454.59x = 35,178.98 × 8,663.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,454.59x = 304,761,616.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,761,616.75/23,454.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.69

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