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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,481.72, 35,224.20 and 8,690.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,481.72, 35,224.20 and 8,690.31 is: 13,036.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,481.72 : 35,224.20 = 8,690.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,481.72/35,224.20 = 8,690.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,481.72x = 35,224.20 × 8,690.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,481.72x = 306,109,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,109,217.50/23,481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,036.06

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