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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,498.79, 35,256.09 and 8,708.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,498.79, 35,256.09 and 8,708.90 is: 13,066.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,498.79 : 35,256.09 = 8,708.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,498.79/35,256.09 = 8,708.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,498.79x = 35,256.09 × 8,708.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,498.79x = 307,041,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,041,585.92/23,498.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,066.27

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