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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.41, 35,459.38 and 8,853.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.41, 35,459.38 and 8,853.04 is: 13,272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.41 : 35,459.38 = 8,853.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.41/35,459.38 = 8,853.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.41x = 35,459.38 × 8,853.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.41x = 313,923,087.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,923,087.95/23,652.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.35

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