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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,465.45, 35,202.18 and 8,674.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,465.45, 35,202.18 and 8,674.45 is: 13,013.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,465.45 : 35,202.18 = 8,674.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,465.45/35,202.18 = 8,674.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,465.45x = 35,202.18 × 8,674.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,465.45x = 305,359,550.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,359,550.30/23,465.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,013.16

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