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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,635.68, 35,462.52 and 8,851.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,635.68, 35,462.52 and 8,851.20 is: 13,280.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,635.68 : 35,462.52 = 8,851.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,635.68/35,462.52 = 8,851.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,635.68x = 35,462.52 × 8,851.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,635.68x = 313,885,857.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,885,857.02/23,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.17

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