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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,635.81, 35,467.49 and 8,855.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,635.81, 35,467.49 and 8,855.11 is: 13,287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,635.81 : 35,467.49 = 8,855.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,635.81/35,467.49 = 8,855.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,635.81x = 35,467.49 × 8,855.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,635.81x = 314,068,348.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,068,348.04/23,635.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,287.82

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