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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.20, 35,422.74 and 8,825.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.20, 35,422.74 and 8,825.28 is: 13,237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.20 : 35,422.74 = 8,825.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.20/35,422.74 = 8,825.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.20x = 35,422.74 × 8,825.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.20x = 312,615,598.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,615,598.87/23,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.90

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