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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,592.97, 35,395.58 and 8,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,592.97, 35,395.58 and 8,802 is: 13,205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,592.97 : 35,395.58 = 8,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,592.97/35,395.58 = 8,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,592.97x = 35,395.58 × 8,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,592.97x = 311,551,917.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,551,917.17/23,592.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,205.29

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