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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,475.28, 35,214.48 and 8,683.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,475.28, 35,214.48 and 8,683.84 is: 13,026.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,475.28 : 35,214.48 = 8,683.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,475.28/35,214.48 = 8,683.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,475.28x = 35,214.48 × 8,683.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,475.28x = 305,796,910.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,796,910.00/23,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.34

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