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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,485.24, 35,217.62 and 8,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,485.24, 35,217.62 and 8,883 is: 13,320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,485.24 : 35,217.62 = 8,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,485.24/35,217.62 = 8,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,485.24x = 35,217.62 × 8,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,485.24x = 312,838,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,838,118.46/23,485.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.63

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