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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,486.24, 35,219.12 and 8,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,486.24, 35,219.12 and 8,884 is: 13,322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,486.24 : 35,219.12 = 8,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,486.24/35,219.12 = 8,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,486.24x = 35,219.12 × 8,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,486.24x = 312,886,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,886,662.08/23,486.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.13

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