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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,612.96, 35,424.30 and 8,818.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,612.96, 35,424.30 and 8,818.32 is: 13,229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,612.96 : 35,424.30 = 8,818.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,612.96/35,424.30 = 8,818.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,612.96x = 35,424.30 × 8,818.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,612.96x = 312,382,813.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,382,813.18/23,612.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,229.29

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