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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,586.64, 35,369.03 and 8,791.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,586.64, 35,369.03 and 8,791.59 is: 13,183.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,586.64 : 35,369.03 = 8,791.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,586.64/35,369.03 = 8,791.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,586.64x = 35,369.03 × 8,791.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,586.64x = 310,949,941.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,949,941.39/23,586.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.31

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