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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,480, 35,220 and 8,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,480, 35,220 and 8,888 is: 13,332

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,480 : 35,220 = 8,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,480/35,220 = 8,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,480x = 35,220 × 8,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,480x = 313,035,360
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,035,360/23,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,332

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