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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,475.47, 35,209.89 and 8,681.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,475.47, 35,209.89 and 8,681.90 is: 13,021.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,475.47 : 35,209.89 = 8,681.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,475.47/35,209.89 = 8,681.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,475.47x = 35,209.89 × 8,681.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,475.47x = 305,688,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,688,567.94/23,475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,021.62

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