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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,498.73, 35,255.99 and 8,708.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,498.73, 35,255.99 and 8,708.84 is: 13,066.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,498.73 : 35,255.99 = 8,708.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,498.73/35,255.99 = 8,708.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,498.73x = 35,255.99 × 8,708.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,498.73x = 307,038,775.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,038,775.95/23,498.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,066.19

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