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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.32, 35,246.00 and 8,717.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.32, 35,246.00 and 8,717.28 is: 13,067.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.32 : 35,246.00 = 8,717.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.32/35,246.00 = 8,717.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.32x = 35,246.00 × 8,717.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.32x = 307,249,207.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,249,207.29/23,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,067.58

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