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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,465.64, 35,176.55 and 8,670.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,465.64, 35,176.55 and 8,670.63 is: 12,997.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,465.64 : 35,176.55 = 8,670.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,465.64/35,176.55 = 8,670.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,465.64x = 35,176.55 × 8,670.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,465.64x = 305,002,806.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,002,806.37/23,465.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,997.85

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