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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,623.65, 35,441.55 and 8,832.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,623.65, 35,441.55 and 8,832.69 is: 13,251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,623.65 : 35,441.55 = 8,832.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,623.65/35,441.55 = 8,832.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,623.65x = 35,441.55 × 8,832.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,623.65x = 313,044,224.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,044,224.27/23,623.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.31

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