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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,458.95, 35,192.43 and 8,667.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,458.95, 35,192.43 and 8,667.95 is: 13,003.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,458.95 : 35,192.43 = 8,667.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,458.95/35,192.43 = 8,667.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,458.95x = 35,192.43 × 8,667.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,458.95x = 305,046,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,046,047.66/23,458.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.40

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