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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,645.80, 35,469.44 and 8,851.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,645.80, 35,469.44 and 8,851.89 is: 13,278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,645.80 : 35,469.44 = 8,851.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,645.80/35,469.44 = 8,851.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,645.80x = 35,469.44 × 8,851.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,645.80x = 313,971,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,971,752.98/23,645.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,278.12

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