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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,596.06, 35,357.36 and 8,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,596.06, 35,357.36 and 8,801 is: 13,187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,596.06 : 35,357.36 = 8,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,596.06/35,357.36 = 8,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,596.06x = 35,357.36 × 8,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,596.06x = 311,180,125.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,180,125.36/23,596.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,187.80

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