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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,635.92, 35,460.04 and 8,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,635.92, 35,460.04 and 8,846 is: 13,271.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,635.92 : 35,460.04 = 8,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,635.92/35,460.04 = 8,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,635.92x = 35,460.04 × 8,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,635.92x = 313,679,513.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,679,513.84/23,635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,271.31

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