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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.08, 35,412.51 and 8,820.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.08, 35,412.51 and 8,820.12 is: 13,228.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.08 : 35,412.51 = 8,820.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.08/35,412.51 = 8,820.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.08x = 35,412.51 × 8,820.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.08x = 312,342,587.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,342,587.70/23,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,228.64

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