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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,475.61, 35,216.79 and 8,680.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,475.61, 35,216.79 and 8,680.69 is: 13,022.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,475.61 : 35,216.79 = 8,680.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,475.61/35,216.79 = 8,680.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,475.61x = 35,216.79 × 8,680.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,475.61x = 305,706,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,706,036.79/23,475.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,022.28

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