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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,594.52, 35,367.10 and 8,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,594.52, 35,367.10 and 8,797 is: 13,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,594.52 : 35,367.10 = 8,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,594.52/35,367.10 = 8,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,594.52x = 35,367.10 × 8,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,594.52x = 311,124,378.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,124,378.70/23,594.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.30

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