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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,489.24, 35,223.62 and 8,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,489.24, 35,223.62 and 8,887 is: 13,326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,489.24 : 35,223.62 = 8,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,489.24/35,223.62 = 8,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,489.24x = 35,223.62 × 8,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,489.24x = 313,032,310.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,032,310.94/23,489.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,326.63

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