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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,491.24, 35,226.62 and 8,889

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,491.24, 35,226.62 and 8,889 is: 13,329.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,491.24 : 35,226.62 = 8,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,491.24/35,226.62 = 8,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,491.24x = 35,226.62 × 8,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,491.24x = 313,129,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,129,425.18/23,491.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,329.63

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