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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,624.81, 35,443.31 and 8,833.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,624.81, 35,443.31 and 8,833.83 is: 13,253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,624.81 : 35,443.31 = 8,833.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,624.81/35,443.31 = 8,833.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,624.81x = 35,443.31 × 8,833.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,624.81x = 313,100,131.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,100,131.01/23,624.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.02

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