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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,560.98, 35,322.94 and 8,761.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,560.98, 35,322.94 and 8,761.82 is: 13,135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,560.98 : 35,322.94 = 8,761.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,560.98/35,322.94 = 8,761.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,560.98x = 35,322.94 × 8,761.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,560.98x = 309,493,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,493,225.89/23,560.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,135.84

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