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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.39, 35,474.12 and 8,858.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.39, 35,474.12 and 8,858.14 is: 13,285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.39 : 35,474.12 = 8,858.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.39/35,474.12 = 8,858.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.39x = 35,474.12 × 8,858.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.39x = 314,234,743.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,234,743.48/23,652.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.54

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