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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,488.24, 35,222.12 and 8,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,488.24, 35,222.12 and 8,886 is: 13,325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,488.24 : 35,222.12 = 8,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,488.24/35,222.12 = 8,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,488.24x = 35,222.12 × 8,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,488.24x = 312,983,758.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,983,758.32/23,488.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.13

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