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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,474.61, 35,215.29 and 8,679.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,474.61, 35,215.29 and 8,679.69 is: 13,020.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,474.61 : 35,215.29 = 8,679.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,474.61/35,215.29 = 8,679.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,474.61x = 35,215.29 × 8,679.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,474.61x = 305,657,800.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,657,800.46/23,474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,020.78

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