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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.98, 35,442.65 and 8,834.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.98, 35,442.65 and 8,834.07 is: 13,251.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.98 : 35,442.65 = 8,834.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.98/35,442.65 = 8,834.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.98x = 35,442.65 × 8,834.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.98x = 313,102,629.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,102,629.70/23,627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.35

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