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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,610.96, 35,421.30 and 8,816.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,610.96, 35,421.30 and 8,816.31 is: 13,226.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,610.96 : 35,421.30 = 8,816.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,610.96/35,421.30 = 8,816.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,610.96x = 35,421.30 × 8,816.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,610.96x = 312,285,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,285,161.40/23,610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.28

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